Sec. 17. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b), (c), and (e), the following persons may not play or participate in any manner in an allowable activity:
(1) A member or an employee of the commission.
(2) A person less than eighteen (18) years of age.
(b) A member or employee of the commission may participate in an allowable activity if that person:
(1) has received written authorization from the executive director to participate in an allowable activity; and
(2) is participating only to the extent approved by the executive director.
(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.
(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.
(e) A person less than eighteen (18) years of age may sell tickets or chances for a raffle.