CA SB557

Allows beer manufacturers, winegrowers, distilled spirits rectifiers, distilled spirits manufacturers, and their agents to purchase advertising at fairgrounds with a horse racetrack and equestrian and sports facilities in San Diego County.

Expands existing exceptions to tied-house restrictions that previously allowed advertising purchases only at specified large stadiums and arenas in certain counties.

Requires advertising purchases to be conducted through written contracts and limits advertising to connection with events held at the facility.

Establishes misdemeanor penalties (up to 6 months jail, fines equal to contract value plus $10,000, and license revocation) for manufacturers or retailers who use coercion to induce wholesalers to fulfill advertising contracts.

Incorporates amendments proposed by both SB 557 and SB 462 if both bills are enacted by January 1, 2016, with SB 557 taking precedence if enacted last.