CA AB1724

Changes notification requirement for food safety violations from the Chief of the Bureau of Food and Drug Inspection to the Director of the State Department of Public Health regarding licensee convictions under the Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law.

Expands exceptions to tied-house prohibitions to allow beer manufacturers, winegrowers, distilled spirits rectifiers, manufacturers, and their agents to purchase advertising at large stadiums and arenas in specific California counties, including Los Angeles County.

Requires advertising purchases to be conducted through written contracts and establishes criminal penalties (up to 6 months imprisonment and/or fines up to $10,000 plus contract value) for coercion related to advertising agreements.

Adds specific stadium and arena facilities in Los Angeles County, San Francisco, and other counties to the list of venues where advertising purchase exceptions apply.

Incorporates contingent operative provisions that coordinate with Senate Bills 582 and 664 to avoid conflicting amendments to Section 25503.6 depending on which bills are enacted.