[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Watertown 5-11-1981 by L.L. No.
1-1981. This local law as approved by a majority
of the qualified voters voting thereon at an election held 11-3-1981. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Bingo — See Ch. 94.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A game of chance as defined in Subdivision 3 of § 186
of the General Municipal Law.
An authorized organization as defined in Subdivision 4 of
§ 186 of the General Municipal Law.
Authorized organizations may, upon obtaining a license from
the City Clerk, conduct games of chance within the City of Watertown
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 laws of the State of New York and with the rules
and regulations adopted by the New York State Racing and Wagering
Board and pursuant to this chapter.
The conduct of games of chance shall be subject to the restrictions
imposed by § 189 of the General Municipal Law.
Games of chance may be conducted on Sunday pursuant to this
chapter only between the hours of 12:00 noon and 12:00 midnight.
The Chief of the Watertown Police Department shall exercise
control over and supervision of all games of chance conducted under
a duly authorized license, and the Chief of Police shall have all
the powers and duties set forth in § 194 of the General
Municipal Law for the enforcement of Article 9-A of the General Municipal
Law.
