This chapter shall be known as the "Games of Chance Law of the
Town of Stafford."
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION
An authorized organization as defined in Subdivision 4 of
§ 186 of the General Municipal Law.
GAMES OF CHANCE
A game of chance as defined in Subdivision 3 of § 186
of the General Municipal Law.
Authorized organizations may, upon obtaining a license from
the Town Clerk, conduct games of chance within the Town of Stafford
as provided in Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law and as provided
further in this chapter. Such games of chance shall be conducted in
accordance with the laws of the State of New York and with the rules
and regulations adopted by the New York State Racing and Wagering
Board and pursuant to this chapter.
The conduct of games of chance shall be subject to the restrictions
imposed by § 189 of the General Municipal Law.
Games of chance may be conducted on Sunday between the hours
of 12:00 noon and 12:00 midnight pursuant to this chapter. However,
no games of chance shall be conducted on Easter Sunday, Christmas
Day or New Year's Eve.
The Genesee County Sheriff shall exercise control over and supervision
of all games of chance conducted under duly authorized license. The
Genesee County Sheriff shall have all those powers and duties for
enforcement set forth in of Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law.
This chapter shall take effect on the 20th day following its
approval by a majority of the qualified voters of the Town of Stafford
voting on a proposition therefor, at a general election held pursuant
to the provisions of § 23 of the Municipal Home Rule Law
and upon filing with the office of the Secretary of State.