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Legislator Gift Restrictions

Many states place looser limits on gifts from friends and family than gifts from lobbyists or others with an interest in influencing a legislator.
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Nepotism Restrictions

Nepotism is generally defined as the bestowal of patronage by public officers in appointing others to positions by reason of blood or marital relationship. Several states restrict nepotism by expressly prohibiting public officials from hiring relatives.
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NCSL Ethics Resources

NCSL provides many resources on governmental ethics issues, including 50-state surveys on state laws, a legislation database and informative articles.
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