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Honorarium Restrictions

States are divided between prohibiting and allowing honorarium for legislators. This chart shows how each state and territory deals with the issue.
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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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