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This New CA Law Aims to Fight Drink Spiking in Bars
Season 2024
Episode 48
A new California law requires bars and nightclubs to provide drink testing kits to combat drink spiking, starting July 1st. They must also display signs informing customers of the availability of these kits, aiming to reduce incidents of roofying.
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