Under and subject to the terms, conditions and restrictions of this chapter, the Raffles Licensing Law (N.J.S.A. 5:8-50 et seq.), the Bingo Licensing Law (N.J.S.A. 5:8-24 et seq.), the Legalized Games of Chance Control Law (N.J.S.A. 5:8-1 et seq.) and the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated or to be adopted and promulgated hereafter by the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission of the State of New Jersey, licenses shall be issued in this municipality to bona fide organizations or associations as described in said laws.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Delanco 1-19-1998 by Ord. No. 1-1998. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Added 5-20-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-12]
No person, organization, or entity shall operate or conduct within the Township of Delanco any game of chance, as defined the Bingo Licensing Law (N.J.S.A. 5:8-24 et. seq.) and the Raffles Licensing Law (N.J.S.A. 5:8-50 et seq.) as the same may be hereinafter amended and supplemented, without first having applied for and received a license or permit pursuant to state law and this chapter.
[Added 5-20-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-12]
The Township Clerk shall be responsible for approving all games of chance licenses and permits within the Township. The office of the Township Clerk shall, as a part of their regular report to Township Committee, provide a summary of all requested and issued licenses and permits under this chapter.
[Added 5-20-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-12]
Any person, firm, corporation, association or legal party whatsoever who or which shall violate, or authorize or procure a violation, or cause to be violated, any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable as provided under the general penalty provisions found at § 1-14 of this Code. This, however, shall not apply against any municipal employee or officer that authorizes action by permit or otherwise in the ordinary course of their duties.