a lobbyist in a calendar year.
(c) Exception.--The prohibition in subsections (a) and (b)
shall not apply to the following:
(1) A gift from a relative.
(2) A gift from an individual on the basis of a personal
friendship unless the public officer or candidate has reason
to believe the gift was made because of the official position
or employment of the public officer or candidate. In
determining whether a gift is provided on the basis of a
personal friendship, a public official or candidate must
consider the following:
(i) The history of the public official or
candidate's relationship with the individual, including
any previous exchange of gifts.
(ii) Whether, to the public official's or
candidate's knowledge, the individual personally paid for
the gift or whether the individual sought a tax deduction
or business reimbursement for the cost of the gift.
(iii) Whether, to the public official's or
candidate's knowledge, the individual at the same time
gave the same or similar gifts to other public officials
or candidates or their staff.
(3) Informational materials that are sent to an office
of the public officer in the form of books, articles,
periodicals, other written materials, audiotapes, videotapes
or other forms of communication.
(4) Awards or prizes that are given to competitors in
contests or events open to the public, including random
drawings.
(5) Honorary degrees and associated travel, food,
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