This chapter shall be known as the "Games of
Chance Law of the Village of Clyde."
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATIONS — 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 the obtainment
of a license from the Clerk of the Village of Clyde, conduct games
of chance within the Village of Clyde 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
Racing and Wagering Board 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 law enforcement officer 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.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon
filing with the Secretary of State's office, following approval at
referendum by majority of qualified voters voting thereon at a general
Village election held pursuant to the provisions of § 23
of the Municipal Home Rule Law.