California’s new law requires all bars, clubs, and restaurants with a Type 48 license to:

Offer spiked drink testing devices for sale to customers.

Prominently display a sign with the following language:

“Don’t get roofied! Drink spiking drug test kits available here. Ask a staff member for details.”

Some FAQ’s from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control:

Question:
The sign must be placed in a prominent and conspicuous location. What does or does not qualify as prominent and conspicuous?

Answer:
The sign must be both clearly visible and readable to patrons present.

Question:
Must the drug test kit test for at least all substances listed in the bill: flunitrazepam, ketamine, and GHB?

Answer:
No. An individual test kit is not required to test for all three substances. As long as a licensee is offering tests that can detect at least one controlled substance that is used to drug an individual via a beverage, such as GHB, ketamine, or flunitrazepam, that would be considered compliant.

For more information about the new law, visit the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control at:

https://www.abc.ca.gov/new-law-requiring-bars-serving-spirits-to-offer-drug-testing-devices-to-take-effect-july-1