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Tempe drink spiking

Tempe Bar Compliance Checklist: §26-71 by August 1

Tempe City Code §26-71 takes effect August 1, 2026. Series 6 and 12 bars serving past midnight must stock at least 10 lab-certified drink test kits, post restroom signage, and cap kit prices at 150% of cost — a seven-step checklist to get compliant in three weeks.

Jul 10, 2026 Read →

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UK Spiking Law 2026: What the Crime and Policing Act Changes

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026 and creates the UK's first standalone spiking offence (Section 134), carrying up to 10 years in prison. The section is not yet in force — the first commencement regulations (29 June 2026) did not include it. Devon & Cornwall police data show why evidence remains the hard part: only 17 of 198 tests (5.4%) confirmed a spiking last year.

Jul 10, 2026 Read →

Safe Bar program

Nashville's Safe Bar Program: Spiking Prevention Without a Mandate

Nashville's Safe Bar program trains bar staff to spot spiking and hands out drink covers at dozens of certified Tennessee venues — a voluntary response, since the state's felony law, in effect since July 1, 2026, requires nothing of bars.

Jun 15, 2026 Read →

Ohio SB 348

Ohio SB 348: Drink-Spiking Test Mandate for Bars, Explained

Ohio's bipartisan Senate Bill 348 would require bars and restaurants to offer drink-spiking test devices that detect at least 10 substances. As of July 2026 it is pending in committee — not yet law.

Jun 15, 2026 Read →

buddy system safety

What to Do If You've Been Roofied: Step-by-Step Plan

Suspect you've been roofied? Follow this step-by-step action plan: stay together, alert security, call 911, preserve evidence. GHB detectable for 10–12 hours—act fast.

Mar 13, 2026 Read →

drink safety

Washington SB 5330: Drink-Spiking Bill Stalled, Not Law

Washington's SB 5330 — the student-backed bill to require bars to stock drink-spiking test kits — stalled in the Senate Rules Committee and, as of July 2026, has not passed. It is not law.

Feb 19, 2026 Read →

Broadway Nashville

Tennessee Drink-Spiking Felony in Effect — No Kit Mandate

Tennessee's drink-spiking law took effect on July 1, 2026, making drink spiking a Class D felony (2–12 years, up to $5,000). The original requirement for bars to stock drink-testing devices was dropped before the bill was signed on May 28, 2026.

Jan 6, 2026 Read →

Arizona bars

Tempe Drink Spiking Ordinance — Bar Kit Rules Aug 1, 2026

Tempe became Arizona's first city to require drink spiking test kits in bars. Effective August 1, 2026. Learn about the 25% rebate, Good Samaritan clause, and how DrinkCheck protects you.

Oct 31, 2025 Read →

bar compliance multi-state

Drink-Spiking Test-Kit Laws by State: Which Bars Must Comply in 2026?

As of July 2026, only California (AB-1013) has an in-force test-kit mandate for bars. Tempe, Arizona's ordinance is enacted but takes effect August 1, 2026. Tennessee's felony law (in force since July 1) dropped its kit mandate; Chandler's ordinance has none; Washington's SB 5330 never became law.

Oct 9, 2025 Read →

B2B drink safety procurement

Physical Drink Covers vs. Chemical Testing: 15-Second Proof

Covers deter—they can't detect. Only chemical testing confirms your drink is safe. DrinkCheck screens for six substances, from GHB to ketamine, in 15 seconds. Empirical proof.

Sep 16, 2025 Read →

buddy system college

A Parent's Guide to College Party Safety: Protecting Your Freshman in the "Red Zone"

1 in 13 students reports being drugged. The Red Zone accounts for 50%+ of campus assaults. A parent's guide to the conversation, buddy system, and DrinkCheck for the care package.

Aug 25, 2025 Read →

campus safety

Fraternity and Sorority Risk Management: Upgrading Your Chapter's Social Safety Plan

IFC and Panhellenic policies don't cover drink spiking. Add DrinkCheck test strips at the door—15-second detection, clinically validated. Upgrade your chapter's risk management.

Aug 3, 2025 Read →

anticholinergic

GHB vs. Ketamine vs. Scopolamine: Date Rape Drugs

Understand GHB, Ketamine, and Scopolamine—how they work, their effects, and detection windows. Multi-drug testing with DrinkCheck detects all three in seconds.

Jul 11, 2025 Read →

drink safety college

Spiked Drink Warning Signs: 5 Red Flags You Can't Ignore

Can you taste a spiked drink? Learn 5 warning signs—bubbles, cloudiness, sinking ice—and why testing is the only way to know for sure. DrinkCheck detects GHB, Ketamine in 15 seconds.

Jun 19, 2025 Read →

alcohol poisoning prevention

BORG Drinking Trend: Why TikTok's Hack Isn't Safe

The BORG trend promises drink spiking safety—but 17 shots + caffeine create a bigger risk. Learn why testing normal drinks with DrinkCheck is the smarter approach.

May 28, 2025 Read →

bar compliance

Hidden ROI of Drink Spiking Test Kits for Venues

Wholesale test strips cost $0.29–$1.35 each, while one drink spiking incident can cost a venue six figures or more. Why bulk drink spiking test kits are a strategic asset—not a compliance cost.

May 6, 2025 Read →

ABC TRACE

AB-1013 Compliance Guide for California Bars & Nightclubs

California AB-1013 requires Type 48 bars to offer drink spiking test kits. Avoid 25–45 day license suspension. Complete compliance checklist and wholesale options.

Apr 15, 2025 Read →