Clarifies spitting in law enforcement officer's food or drink constitutes aggravated assault; requires certain sanctions on restaurant employees who commit this crime.

This bill clarifies that spitting on a law enforcement officer's food or into their beverage is a third-degree aggravated assault, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a mandatory $15,000 fine. It directly affects restaurant employees who commit this act and requires restaurant employers to immediately suspend such employees upon criminal charges and terminate them if convicted. Employers who fail to comply face civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation. The bill defines "restaurant" broadly but excludes mobile vendors and temporary food events.