Some, but not all, of the costs can be paid by ABC. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:13D-24, Senator X and his staffer may accept reimbursement or payment of actual expenditures for travel or subsistence and allowable entertainment expenses associated with attending this event, because it is within New Jersey. Allowable entertainment expenses are now defined to mean costs for a guest speaker, incidental music and other ancillary entertainment at any meal at an event. Costs for personal recreation, such as being a spectator at or engaging in a sporting event are prohibited. In this case, travel, room and board, if reasonable and not paid for by the State, can be paid by ABC since the event is related to official duties. Payment for Senator X and his staffer for the golf outing, cocktail cruise and show tickets would be prohibited since such events are not allowable entertainment expenses.

Some, but not all, of the costs can be paid by ABC. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:13D-24, Senator X and his staffer may accept reimbursement or payment of actual expenditures for travel or subsistence and allowable entertainment expenses associated with attending this event, because it is within New Jersey. Allowable entertainment expenses are now defined to mean costs for a guest speaker, incidental music and other ancillary entertainment at any meal at an event. Costs for personal recreation, such as being a spectator at or engaging in a sporting event are prohibited. In this case, travel, room and board, if reasonable and not paid for by the State, can be paid by ABC since the event is related to official duties. Payment for Senator X and his staffer for the golf outing, cocktail cruise and show tickets would be prohibited since such events are not allowable entertainment expenses.