[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Johnstown 7-20-1992 by L.L. No. 4-1992.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
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Editor's Note: This local law was approved by a majority vote at a general election held on 11-3-1992.
This chapter is enacted pursuant to the authority of Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.
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The words and terms used in this chapter shall have the same meanings as such words and terms are used in Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law, unless otherwise provided herein or the context requires a different meaning.
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As used herein, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
CHIEF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
The County Sheriff of the County of Fulton.
CLERK
The Town Clerk of the Town of Johnstown.
TOWN
The Town of Johnstown.
Games of chance may be conducted in the town by an authorized organization, after obtaining a license therefor from the Town Clerk of the Town of Johnstown, in accordance with the provisions, requirements and limitations of Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law, the rules and regulations of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board, this chapter and any amendments thereto.
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Games may be conducted under a license as frequently as permitted under General Municipal Law § 195-b.
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The conduct of games of chance on Sundays is authorized, and licenses issued by the Town Clerk should specifically so provide, except as is otherwise provided in Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law, and in no event shall such games of chance be conducted on Easter Sunday, Christmas Day or New Year's Eve.
The chief law enforcement officer shall exercise control over and supervision of all games of chance conducted under an appropriately issued license. Such officer shall have all those powers and duties set forth in Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law.