What are the exceptions to the general prohibition against gifts?
1) Benefits as a result of a candidate’s, official’s or immediate family member’s outside business or activities, if provided to others under similar circumstances. 2) Informational materials. (Ex.-books, videotapes, magazines.) 3) Personal gifts, if the gift is given for a non-business purpose and is motivated by a close personal friendship. (If a lobbyist provides the gift, her/she is not to be reimbursed by the employer.) 4) Sample merchandise, promotional items and appreciation tokens, if routinely given to customers or suppliers in the ordinary course of business. (Ex.-mugs, caps, t-shirts.) 5) Tokens or awards of appreciation for public service if not readily converted to cash. (Ex.-plaque, trophy, desk items.) 6) Opportunities and benefits made available to all members of an appropriate class of the general public. (Ex.-discounts, prizes in public contests, participation in in-state charitable events.) 7) Tickets to athletic events involving teams of in-state schools, colleges,
