stepparent, stepsibling, grandparent, grandchild, parent-
in-law, sibling-in-law or other family member or friend
when the circumstances make it clear that the motivation
for the gift or hospitality, transportation or lodging
was a personal or family relationship. The exception
under this subparagraph does not apply to a gift of cash
to a nominee or candidate for public office. For the
purposes of this subparagraph, the term "friend" does not
include a lobbyist or an employee of a lobbyist.
(ii) A lobbyist or employee of a lobbyist for the
celebration of a major life event, including, but not
limited to, a wedding, graduation or the birth of a
child.
(iii) A lobbyist or employee of a lobbyist if the
public official, public employee or nominee or candidate
for public office who receives the gift or hospitality,
transportation or lodging is involved in a personal
romantic relationship with the lobbyist or employee of a
lobbyist and the circumstances make it clear that the
motivation for the gift or hospitality, transportation or
lodging is related to the personal romantic relationship.
The exception under this subparagraph does not apply to a
gift of cash to a nominee or candidate for public office.
(2) A "contribution," as defined in section 1621 of the
act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the
Pennsylvania Election Code, lawfully made under that act.
(3) Informational material sent to the office of a
public official or public employee in the form of a book,
article, periodical, other written material, audiotape,
videotape or other forms of communication for
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