[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Massena 3-20-1979 by L.L. No. 2-1979. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Bingo — See Ch. 104.
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 Village of Massena."
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. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
OFFICER
The Chief of Police.
VILLAGE
The Village of Massena.
A. 
Games of chance may be conducted in the Village 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 chapter.
B. 
The conduct of games of chance on Sundays is authorized, except as otherwise provided in Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law.
This chapter shall take effect immediately or upon filing with the Secretary of State after approval thereof by the voters of the Village voting thereon at the next succeeding annual election to be held on March 20, 1979.[1]
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Editor's Note: This chapter was approved 3-20-1979 at a special election by a majority of the qualified electors voting thereon.