1. (a) The definitions in IC 3-5-2.1 apply to this section to the extent they do not conflict with the definitions in this article.

2. (b) As used in this section, "candidate" refers to any of the following:

   1. (1) A candidate for a state office.
   2. (2) A candidate for a legislative office.
   3. (3) A candidate for a local office.

3. (c) As used in this section, "committee" refers to any of the following:

   1. (1) A candidate's committee.
   2. (2) A regular party committee.
   3. (3) A committee organized by a legislative caucus of the house of the general assembly.
   4. (4) A committee organized by a legislative caucus of the senate of the general assembly.

4. (d) Money distributed to a horsemen's association under section 12 of this chapter may not be used for any of the following purposes:

   1. (1) To make a contribution to a candidate or a committee.
   2. (2) For lobbying (as defined in IC 2-7-1-9 ).

As added by P.L.233-2007, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.95-2008, SEC.12; P.L.186-2025, SEC.44.