[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Minden 4-18-2002
by L.L. No. 1-2002; approved at referendum 11-5-2002.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known as the "Games of Chance Law" of the Town
of Minden.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
An authorized organization as defined in Paragraph 4 of § 186
of the General Municipal Law.
A game of chance as defined in Paragraph 3 of § 186 of
the General Municipal Law.
The Town of Minden.
Authorized organizations may, upon obtaining a license from the Town
Clerk, conduct games of chance within the Town, 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 and subject to the provisions
of Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law, this chapter, general state law
and with the rules and regulations of the New York State Racing and Wagering
Board.
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 Sheriff of the County of Montgomery shall exercise control over
and supervision of all games of chance conducted under an appropriately issued
license and 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 the adoption thereof in accordance with
the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York and
after it shall have been approved by a majority of the electors voting on
a proposition submitted at a general or special election held within the Town
who are qualified to vote for officers of the Town.
