This chapter shall be known as "Conduct of Games of Chance Law in the
Village of New York Mills."
Authorized organizations may upon the obtainment of a license from the
Clerk of the Village of New York Mills conduct games of chance within the
Village of New York Mills 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 of the Village 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.
The unauthorized conduct of a game of chance shall constitute and be
punishable as a misdemeanor.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary
of State's office, following its approval at a referendum by a majority of
qualified voters voting thereon at a general (special) election held pursuant
to the provisions of § 24 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.