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AB-1081 • 2026

On-sale general public premises: drug testing devices.

On-sale general public premises: drug testing devices.

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Sponsor
Macedo
Last action
Official status
Assembly - Died - Governmental Organization
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The source text states the bill was introduced and passed the legislature but does not confirm if it has been signed into law or when it takes effect.

Adding Carfentanil and Fentanyl to Drink Testing Rules

This law updates the list of drugs that Type 48 license holders must be able to test for in customer drinks by adding carfentanil and fentanyl.

What This Bill Does

  • Adds carfentanil and fentanyl to the definition of controlled substances for drink testing purposes.
  • Requires applicants for new permanent on-sale general public premises (Type 48) licenses or existing holders to offer drug testing devices for sale to customers.
  • Limits the cost of these devices to a reasonable amount based on their wholesale cost.
  • Maintains that controlled substances include flunitrazepam, ketamine, and gamma hydroxybutyric acid.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Applicants for new permanent Type 48 licenses
  • Holders of existing Type 48 licenses

Terms To Know

On-sale general public premises (Type 48)
A specific type of alcoholic beverage license regulated by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Drug testing devices
Specified tools designed to detect controlled substances in a drink.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not define the exact dollar amount for what counts as a reasonable price.
  • The effective date of this law is not listed in the provided information.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Assembly - Died - Governmental Organization

Official Summary Text

On-sale general public premises: drug testing devices.