[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of West
Carthage 3-14-1977 by L.L. No. 3-1977.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Bingo — See Ch. 30.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Any bona fide religious or charitable organization or bona fide educational
or service organization or bona fide organization of veterans or volunteer
firemen which, by its charter, certificate of incorporation, constitution
or act of the Legislature, shall have among its dominant purposes one or more
of the lawful purposes as defined in this chapter, provided that each shall
operate without profit to its members, and provided that each such organization
has engaged in serving one or more of the lawful purposes as defined in this
chapter for a period of three years immediately prior to applying for a license
under this chapter.
Specific games of chance in which prizes are awarded on the basis
of a designated winning number or numbers, color or colors, symbol or symbols
determined by chance, but not including games commonly known as "bingo" or
"lotto" which are controlled under Article 14-H of the chapter[1] and also not including "slot machines," "bookmaking," and "policy"
or "number games" as defined in § 225.00 of the Penal Law. No game
of chance shall involve wagering of money by one player against another player.
One or more of the following causes, deeds or activities:
Those which shall benefit needs of deserving persons indefinite in number
by enhancing their opportunity for religious or educational advances by relieving
them from disease, suffering or distress or by contributing to their physical
well-being by assisting them in establishing themselves in life as worthy
and useful citizens, or by increasing their comprehension of and devotions
to the principal of which the nation was founded and enhancing their loyalty
to their governments.
Those which shall initiate, perform or foster worthy public works or
shall enable or further the erection or maintenance of public structure.
Those which shall otherwise lessen the burdens borne by government or
which are voluntarily undertaken by an authorized organization to augment
or supplement services which government would normally render to the people.
[1]
Editor's Note: Refers to Article 14-H of the General Municipal Law.
On and after May 1, 1977, it shall be lawful for authorized organizations,
as defined herein, upon obtaining a license from the New York State Racing
and Wagering Board, to conduct games of chance within the Village limits of
the Village of West Carthage, subject to the provisions of this chapter, and
any amendments thereto, subject to the provisions of Article 9-A of the General
Municipal Law and subject further to the regulations and provisions set forth
by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board.
This chapter shall take effect on May 1, 1977, subject to its being
duly filed as provided by law, subject further to its approval by the majority
of the electors voting on this proposition submitted at the general election
held within the Village of West Carthage on March 15, 1977.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law was approved by majority vote at said
general election held on 3-15-1977.
