This chapter shall be known as the "Games of
Chance Law of the Village of Cooperstown."
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION
An authorized organization as defined in Subdivision 4 of
§ 186 of the General Municipal Law.
GAMES OF CHANCE
A game of chance as defined in Subdivision 3 of § 186
of the General Municipal Law.
Authorized organizations may, upon obtaining
a license from the Village Clerk, conduct games of chance within the
Village of Cooperstown 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 State of New
York and with the rules and regulations adopted by the New York 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. However, no games of chance shall be conducted on
Easter Sunday, Christmas Day or New Year's Eve.
The Chief of Police of the Village of Cooperstown
Police Department or any other police agency having the Village of
Cooperstown as its jurisdiction shall exercise control over and supervision
of all games of chance conducted under duly authorized license and
shall have all those powers and duties set forth in and for the enforcement
of 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 majority of the qualified voters of the Village of Cooperstown
voting on a proposition therefor, at a general election held pursuant
to the provisions of § 24 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.