Senate Bill 2372 amends Tennessee law regarding the adulteration of food and pharmaceutical products. The bill establishes that it is an offense to adulterate any food or liquid intended for human consumption or any pharmaceutical product by adding harmful substances with the intent to cause involuntary intoxication, bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death. The penalties for violations are categorized based on the intent: a Class D felony for involuntary intoxication, a Class C felony for bodily injury, and a Class B felony for serious bodily injury or death.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section to Title 57, Chapter 3, Part 1, which mandates that licensed establishments serving intoxicating beverages must maintain a drink drug testing device. This device must be capable of detecting various controlled substances and must be readily available for customers to test their drinks for potential contamination. Licensees are required to inform customers about the availability of these devices and provide them at no more than the reasonable cost. The bill also stipulates that licensees are not liable for inaccurate test results and outlines the responsibilities of the commission and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation in ensuring the effectiveness of these testing devices. The provisions related to adulteration take effect on July 1, 2026, while other sections become law immediately.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-17-107