This chapter shall be known as the "Games of
Chance Law" of the Town/Village of East Rochester.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION
An authorized organization as defined in § 186,
Subdivision 4, of the General Municipal Law.
GAME OF CHANCE
A game of chance as defined in § 186, Subdivision
3, of the General Municipal Law.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
Authorized organizations may, upon obtaining
a license from the Clerk-Treasurer of the Town/Village, conduct games
of chance within the Town/Village, as provided in Article 9-A of the
General Municipal Law and as provided further in this chapter. Such
games of chance shall be conducted in accordance with the general
state law and with the rules and regulations of the New York State
Gaming Commission and this chapter.
Games of chance on the first day of the week,
commonly known as "Sunday," may be conducted pursuant to this chapter
and appropriate statute and regulation.
The Chief of Police or his designee 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.
[Added 3-8-1999 by L.L. No. 1-1999]
Any person violating any provision of this chapter
or the terms of any license issued hereunder shall be subject to the
penalties provided in Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law, §§ 195-j
and 195-k.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon
filing with the Secretary of State's office and posting and publication
required by law, following its approval at referendum by a majority
of qualified voters voting thereon at a special election held pursuant
to the provisions of § 24 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.