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.
GAMES OF CHANCE
Either a "bell jar" as defined in § 186, Subdivision 3-a
of the General Municipal Law or "raffle" as defined in § 186, Subdivision
3-b of the General Municipal Law.
Authorized organizations may, upon obtaining a license from the Town
Clerk, conduct games of chance within the Town of Saratoga 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.
The conduct of games of chance shall be subject to the restrictions
imposed by § 189 of the General Municipal Law.
The Saratoga County Sheriff shall exercise control over and supervision
of all games of chance conducted under a duly authorized license. The Saratoga
County Sheriff shall have all those powers and duties set forth for enforcement
under Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Office
of the Secretary of State, following its approval by a majority of the qualified
voters of the Town of Saratoga voting on a proposition therefor, at an election
held pursuant to the provisions of § 24 of the Municipal
Home Rule Law.