CA AB2896

Expands exceptions to tied-house restrictions under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act to permit beer manufacturers, winegrowers, distillers, and their agents to purchase advertising from theme or amusement parks located in Orange County.

Allows advertising purchases from entities under common ownership with an Orange County theme or amusement park in connection with those entities' activities, in addition to the park's own daily activities and events.

Maintains existing requirement that advertising purchases must be made through written contracts directly between manufacturers/agents and on-sale retailers, excluding wholesalers from involvement.

Clarifies criminal penalties for manufacturers or retailers who coerce wholesalers to fulfill advertising purchase contracts, including imprisonment up to six months and fines up to the contract value plus $10,000.

Declares that no state reimbursement is required because the bill only creates a new crime definition under existing state-mandated local program provisions.