The following acts by an industry member participating in retailer association activities do not constitute a means to induce within the meaning of section 105(b)(3) of the Act:
Displaying its products at a convention or trade show;
Renting display booth space if the rental fee is the same as paid by all exhibitors at the event;
Providing its own hospitality which is independent from association sponsored activities;
Purchasing tickets to functions and paying registration fees if the payments or fees are the same as paid by all attendees, participants or exhibitors at the event; and
Making payments for advertisements in programs or brochures issued by retailer associations at a convention or trade show if the total payments made by an industry member for all such advertisements do not exceed $300 per year for any retailer association.