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Conflicts of interest

An architect who accepts lavish gifts or other compensation (other than reasonable business hospitality, entertainment, or product education) from material or equipment suppliers in connection with specifying or endorsing their products is in breach of
A. NCARB rules of conduct
B. AIA ethical standards
C. US antitrust laws
D. Wicks Law
AnswerA. NCARB rules of conduct. While AIA Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct contains a similar rule 2.103 (Rule), answer B references Ethical Standards (E.S.)

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