; (ii) to end human rights violations against the people of Venezuela; (iii) to agree to free, fair, and transparent elections with credible international observers; (iv) to cease violence against the people of Venezuela; and (v) to release all political prisoners held by the Maduro regime. 205. Sanctions exceptions for humanitarian assistance (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Agricultural commodity The term agricultural commodity has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 ( 7 U.S.C. 5602 ). (2) Medical device The term medical device has the meaning given the term device in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 321 ). (3) Medicine The term medicine has the meaning given the term drug in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 321 ). (b) In general Any transaction for the sale of agricultural commodities, food, medicine, or medical devices to Venezuela or for the provision of humanitarian assistance to the people of Venezuela, and any transaction that is incidental or necessary to any such transaction, regardless of whether the transactions or provision of humanitarian assistance originate in, or have a connection to, the United States, shall be exempt from United States sanctions, including sanctions described in— (1) sections 603, 605, 606, 608, and 701; (2) the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–278 )