Approximately 2,400 establishments across the state — including nearly 200 in San Diego County — are responsible for having these kits available beginning July 1nearly 200 establishments in the county with a Type 48 license
This is a massive, massive problem, and it's not just specific to certain communities. It's not specific to certain age groups. It happens at the Ritz-Carlton, and it happens at the local dive bar.Julie Kazmi has been the owner of a Pacific Beach dive bar called The Silver Fox for more than two decades.
"I feel that any good human, a bar owner, good human, would potentially have an open mind to have these kits available without the law. I believe that it should be up to the establishment, the owners, staff," she said.Many San Diegans NBC 7 spoke with said providing test kits at bars and nightclubs will promote safety.But people were divided on whether it should be a law.
Lowenthal says the devices don't have to test for more substances because the bill is focused on awareness and prevention rather than catching perpetrators. Julie Kazmi, owner of the Silver Fox in Pacific Beach, demonstrates using a drink spiking test kit on June 25, 2024. A sign hangs on the front door of the Silver Fox in Pacific Beach on June 25, 2024. It reads,"Don’t get roofied! Drink spiking drug test kits available here. Ask a staff member for details."