A new law in California requires bars and nightclubs to provide drink lids to customers upon request, aiming to prevent drink spiking incidents. The law, Assembly Bill 2375, took effect on Tuesday and mandates that establishments selling alcohol for on-site consumption have lids available. This measure complements existing requirements for bars to offer drug-testing kits, which can detect substances like flunitrazepam, ketamine, and gamma hydroxybutyric acid.
According to NBC San Diego, the law allows bars to charge a reasonable fee for the lids, but they must fit at least one type of beverage container. Establishments must also display signs stating, “Don’t get roofied! Drink lids and drink spiking drug test kits available here. Ask a staff member for details.”
The legislation, authored by Rep. Josh Lowenthal, received support from organizations focused on alcohol safety and the LGBTQ+ community. A spokesperson for the Mother Lode in West Hollywood noted that adding lids was a minor operational change, emphasizing patron safety. The law will be enforced by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, with non-compliance potentially affecting liquor licenses.
The law is set to expire in January 2027 unless extended by the legislature. For now, the focus is on educating establishments about the new requirements, as reported by FOX 5 San Diego.
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