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 in a law enforcement officer's food or drink is classified as aggravated assault under New Jersey law, making it a third-degree crime with a mandatory $15,000 fine regardless of whether the officer suffers bodily injury. It requires restaurant employers to immediately suspend any employee charged with this offense and terminate them if convicted. Employers who fail to follow these requirements face civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation. The law specifically targets restaurant workers who commit this act against officers while they are performing their duties.