Sec. 34. "Racing official" refers to either of the following:
(1) An individual employed by a permit holder during a racing meeting whose employment must be reported to the commission under IC 4-31-5-5 or the rules of the commission.
(2) An individual who:
(A) is employed as an assistant to an individual described in subdivision (1); and
(B) performs duties integral to the conduct of pari-mutuel horse racing.