What is the maximum per-person value allowed for a meal plus giveaways at an educational event?

• A. $25
• B. $15
• C. $10
• D. $5

Answer: (B)

Keep in mind the value cap is about keeping educational events focused on learning and avoiding undue influence. The limit applies to the total value of what each attendee receives for the event, including both the meal and any giveaways, per person. The maximum allowed combined value is fifteen dollars for each attendee at the educational event. This means you can pair a modest meal with a small giveaway as long as their total value does not exceed fifteen dollars; for example, a seven-dollar meal with an eight-dollar giveaway works, while a twelve-dollar meal plus a four-dollar giveaway would exceed the limit. Cash gifts or cash equivalents aren’t part of this, and the cap is evaluated per attendee for the event as a whole.