This chapter is enacted pursuant to the authority of Article 9-A of
the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, and shall be known as
the Games of Chance Law of the Town of Ghent.
The words and terms used in this chapter shall have the same meaning
as such words and terms are used in Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law
of the State of New York.
The powers and duties set forth in Subdivision 1 of § 194
of the General Municipal Law shall be exercised by the Chief Law Enforcement
Officer of the County of Columbia.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary
of State after approval thereof by the voters of the Town voting thereon at
a special Town election to be held pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal
Home Rule Law.