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drink spiking laws
California has passed a series of laws related to drink spiking that impact establishments with a Type-48 liquor license:
AB 1013 (effective July 1, 2024): Requires Bars & Nightclubs to offer “drug testing devices” & associated messaging
AB 2389 (effective January 1, 2025): Require bars & nightclubs to contact law enforcement or emergency medical services under certain conditions related to drink spiking
AB 2375 (effective July 1, 2025): Will require Bars & Nightclubs to provide drink lids upon request for an additional fee & modified signage
AB 2402 (on or before January 1, 2027): Will require RBS (Responsible Beverage Service) training courses to prevent & respond to incidents of drink spiking.
drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA)
Occurs when “alcohol or other drugs are used to intentionally sedate or incapacitate a person and commit sexual assault.”
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source: good night out vancouver
