(a) For the purposes of this section, “alcoholic liquor” has the same meaning as provided in section 30-1 .
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, no person under the minimum age for the purchase of alcoholic liquor under the provisions of chapter 545 shall be admitted onto the gaming floor of any casino gaming facility nor be permitted to participate in any authorized games.
(c) A person eighteen years of age or older but under the minimum age for the purchase of alcoholic liquor may be employed in a casino gaming facility, provided such person is licensed by the commissioner pursuant to section 12-578c and such employment does not involve handling or serving alcoholic liquor.