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A new law mandating certain alcoholic beverage license holders to offer drug testing devices for sale or at no cost to patrons will take effect beginning July 1.
AB 1013 (Lowenthal) requires establishments with a Type 48 license from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to have signage displayed in a prominent and conspicuous location, letting patrons know that drug testing kits are available to test for common date-rape drugs, often referred to as ‘roofies.’
The required signage displays a message reading, “Don’t get roofied! Drink spiking drug test kits available here. Ask a staff member for details.”
A sample sign is available on ABC’s website and can be downloaded and printed by licensees.
The new law impacts approximately 2,400 licensees across California. Type 48 licenses are issued to bars and nightclubs. The license authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption on the premises where sold. Minors are not allowed on the premises, and food service is not required.
Licensees will be responsible for procuring testing kits. ABC does not sell or provide kits, and does not recommend or endorse any specific company that does.
Additionally, Type 48 licensed premises must either offer the drug testing devices for sale to customers at a price not to exceed a reasonable amount based on the wholesale cost, or be given to customers free of charge. Drug testing devices could include test strips, stickers, straws or other devices that can detect the presence of controlled substances in drinks. These substances could include flunitrazepam, ketamine, and gamma hydroxybutyric acid.
License holders who do not comply with the new law could face administrative actions impacting their licenses.
AB 1013 (Lowenthal) requires establishments with a Type 48 license from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to have signage displayed in a prominent and conspicuous location, letting patrons know that drug testing kits are available to test for common date-rape drugs, often referred to as ‘roofies.’
The required signage displays a message reading, “Don’t get roofied! Drink spiking drug test kits available here. Ask a staff member for details.”
A sample sign is available on ABC’s website and can be downloaded and printed by licensees.
The new law impacts approximately 2,400 licensees across California. Type 48 licenses are issued to bars and nightclubs. The license authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption on the premises where sold. Minors are not allowed on the premises, and food service is not required.
Licensees will be responsible for procuring testing kits. ABC does not sell or provide kits, and does not recommend or endorse any specific company that does.
Additionally, Type 48 licensed premises must either offer the drug testing devices for sale to customers at a price not to exceed a reasonable amount based on the wholesale cost, or be given to customers free of charge. Drug testing devices could include test strips, stickers, straws or other devices that can detect the presence of controlled substances in drinks. These substances could include flunitrazepam, ketamine, and gamma hydroxybutyric acid.
License holders who do not comply with the new law could face administrative actions impacting their licenses.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — The Kelseyville Pear Festival Committee, led by Cindy Bain, has generously donated over $57,000 to the Kelseyville Business Association Beautification Committee over the past three years.
The funds were a result of the Farm to Fork Dinner auction. They also donated an additional $5,000 towards the restoration of the Kelseyville Senior Center, now the Kelseyville Event Center.
“We are so grateful!” the association said in a statement on the donations.
The Beautification Committee Vision is to enhance the aesthetics and assets of downtown Kelseyville by beautification of public and private spaces.
The committee’s goal is to ensure that Kelseyville remains a safe, clean and attractive place to live and visit.
Its mission is to initiate, promote and facilitate the implementation of projects/programs designed to enhance and restore the beauty and historic character of downtown Kelseyville.
The committee’s scope is beautification efforts, pedestrian amenities and community landscaping, and its purpose is to identify, prioritize, and scope projects; assign project leads; identify available resources and/or need for contractors; and report regularly to KBA board and membership.
The monies were used for the following accomplishments:
• Restoration of the Kelseyville Event Center (senior center).
• New “Welcome to Kelseyville” lamppost banners.
• The painting of all lampposts and garbage receptacles on Main Street.
• Three additional trash receptacles on Main Street.
• Eight benches on Main Street.
• Eight planter troughs on Main Street adorned with plants.
• Event sign at old Kelseyville Lumber Yard.
• Rain bonnets for the two trash receptacles.
• New bulletin board near the Food Center.
• Two “Welcome to Kelseyville” billboards on Highway 29.
These improvements are in the works and are proposed to be accomplished spring of 2024:
• Two “SLOW” flashing solar signs, one for each end of downtown Main Street.
• Replace the reflective tape on eight crosswalks on Main Street.
• Utility vehicle, two-seater with cargo bed and trailer to be used for downtown events.
The beautification committee offered its sincere thanks to the Pear Festival Committee for its generous donations and commitment to Kelseyville.
Trena Moore Pauly writes on behalf of the Kelseyville Business Association Beautification Committee.
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