(a) Racetrack racing official.--The commission shall approve each racetrack employee whose duties include the enforcement of pari-mutuel racing activities which directly or indirectly affect the racing product. Compensation for an official under this subsection shall be paid by the licensed racing entity.
(b) Commission racing official.--The commission shall employ individuals who shall be designated as commission racing officials and whose duties shall include the oversight and enforcement of this chapter, regulations and commission policies related to prerace activities, the conduct of live racing and pari-mutuel wagering. The commission, by regulation, shall establish the duties and responsibilities for a commission racing official. The cost for and compensation of a commission racing official shall be paid by the commission.