; (ii) the item to be exported could be used in the production or distribution of illicit narcotics or in activities related to illegal mining; or (iii) there is a reasonable likelihood that the item to be exported will be reexported. (2) On-site verifications required (A) In general Except as provided by subparagraph (B), medicines or medical supplies, instruments, or equipment may be exported to Venezuela under paragraph (1) only if the President determines that the United States Government is able to verify, by on-site inspections and other appropriate means, that the item to be exported is to be used for the purposes for which it was intended and only for the use and benefit of the people of Venezuela. (B) Exception Subparagraph (A) does not apply to donations to independent nongovernmental organizations in Venezuela of medicines for humanitarian purposes. (3) Licenses required The export of medicines or medical supplies, instruments, or equipment to Venezuela under paragraph (1) shall be made pursuant to specific licenses issued by the United States Government. (d) Assistance To support democracy in Venezuela The United States Government may provide assistance, through appropriate independent nongovernmental organizations, for the support of individuals and organizations to promote democratic change in Venezuela. III Sanctions 301. Definitions In this title: (1) Entity The term entity means a partnership, association, trust, joint venture, corporation, group, subgroup, or organization. (2) Government of Venezuela The term Government of Venezuela includes— (A) the state and Government of Venezuela; (B) any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof, including the Central Bank of Venezuela and Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A.; (C) any person owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by an entity described in subparagraph (A) or (B)