This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority of Article 14-H of
the General Municipal Law of the State of New York and shall be known as the
"Bingo Control Law."
The words and terms used in this chapter shall have the same meanings
as such words and terms are used in Article 14-H of the General Municipal
Law, unless otherwise provided herein or unless the context requires a different
meaning.
Pursuant to, and in accordance with, the provisions of the General Municipal
Law of the State of New York and other applicable provisions of law, it shall
be lawful for any authorized organization, upon obtaining a license therefor
(as provided in Article 14-H of the General Municipal Law), to conduct bingo
games within the territorial limits of the Town of Cortlandville, subject
to the provisions of this chapter, the provisions of Article 14-H of the General
Municipal Law, the provisions of § 479 of the General Municipal
Law and any applicable rules and regulations set forth by the New York State
Racing and Wagering Board.
In accordance with the provisions of § 496 of the General
Municipal Law and § 23, Subdivision 1 of the Municipal Home Rule
Law, this chapter shall not become operative or effective unless and until
it shall have been approved at the next general election held within the town
by affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the town voting
upon the proposition.