Criminal Offenses - As enacted, makes revisions to the offense of adulteration of food, liquids, or pharmaceuticals. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 57.

Summary

The bill creates new felony penalties for anyone who adds substances to food, liquids or pharmaceuticals with intent to cause intoxication, injury, serious injury, or death. It also requires any licensee that sells or serves alcoholic beverages to keep an approved drink‑drug testing device on hand for customers who suspect a drink has been spiked. The measures aim to protect public health and safety by deterring tampering and giving patrons a way to verify their drinks.

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