1. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), the following persons may not play or participate in any manner in an allowable activity:

   1. (1) A member or an employee of the commission.
   2. (2) A person less than eighteen (18) years of age.

2. (b) A member or employee of the commission may participate in an allowable activity if that person:

   1. (1) has received written authorization from the executive director to participate in an allowable activity; and
   2. (2) is participating only to the extent approved by the executive director.
3. (c) Except as provided in subsection (b), an employee of the commission or a relative of an employee of the commission living in the same household with the employee may not be an operator, worker, or a volunteer ticket taker.
4. (d) An employee, officer, or owner of a manufacturer or distributor is prohibited from participating in or affiliating in any way with the charity gaming operations of a qualified organization that an employee, officer, or owner is a member.

As added by P.L.58-2019, SEC.4.