This Article shall be applicable to all territory within the
limits of the Town of Bath.
[Amended 12-8-1986 by L.L. No. 2-1987]
It shall be lawful for any authorized organization, namely,
a bona fide religious, charitable or nonprofit organization, upon
obtaining a license therefor as provided by the General Municipal
Law, Article 14-H, and rules and regulations adopted by the State
Racing and Wagering Board pursuant to the State Bingo Control Law,
to conduct the game or games of bingo in the territory of the Town
of Bath on all days of the week, including the first day of the week
commonly known and designated as "Sunday."
The provisions of the Bingo Licensing Law of the State of New
York shall control the licensing of organizations and the conduct
of bingo games in the Town of Bath, and this Article incorporates
the provisions of those statutes by reference as if set forth in full
herein.
[Adopted 11-14-1988 by L.L. No. 2-1989]
This Article 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 Bath."
The words and terms used in this Article shall have the same
meaning as such words and terms used in Article 9-A of the General
Municipal Law of the State of New York.
Games of chance may be conducted in the town by an authorized
organization, after obtaining a license therefor, 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 and this Article. The conduct of games of
chance on Sundays is authorized, except as otherwise restricted in
Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law.
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 Steuben.