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(b) The prohibitions enumerated in paragraph (a) and (c) of this section do not apply in the situations enumerated below. (1) Where obvious family (such as those between the parents, children, or spouse of the person) or other personal relationships make it clear that it is those relationships rather than the business of the persons concerned which are the motivating factors. (2) Food and refreshments* Under Chapter 112, F.S., the word "gift" is defined to exclude "Food or beverage consumed at a single sitting or event". Pursuant to Section 112.326, F.S., it is the purpose of this code to require more stringent county disclosure requirements than provided for in Chapter 112, F.S. Therefore, and notwithstanding any other section or personnel manual to the contrary, county commissioners, and county employees may accept food or beverage consumed at a single sitting or event only if the cost for said food or beverage does not exceed the Chapter 112, F.S., rate for the appropriate per diem allowance for said meal. If, under circumstances beyond the control of the donee, the cost exceeds the per diem rate then within five (5) working days of the acceptance, the donee shall file a written disclosure statement with the executive aide to the commission on a form provided by said aide. In addition, food or beverage may be accepted when (i) offered free in the course of a meeting or other group function not connected with an inspection or investigation, at which attendance is desirable because it will assist the person in performing his or her official duties; or (ii) provided to all panelists or speakers when a person is participating as a panelist or speaker in a program, seminar or educational conference. (3) Loans may be obtained from banks or other financial institutions on customary terms to finance proper and usual activities of persons such as home mortgage loans. (4) Unsolicited advertising or promotional material such as pens, pencils, note pads, calendars and other items of nominal intrinsic value may be accepted, as well as job related literature. (5) Gifts given for participation in a program, seminar or educa- tional conference may be accepted only when such gifts are (1) of nominal intrinsic value (ii) in the nature of a remem- brance traditional to the particular sponsoring entity and (iii) provided to all participants in the program. (6) Contributions or expenditures reported pursuant to Chapter 1065 F. S . , campaign -related personal services provided without compensation by individuals volunteering their time, or any other contribution or expenditure by a political party.