[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of New York Mills 2-27-1978 by L.L. No. 1-1982; passed at referendum 3-16-1982. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Bingo — See Ch. 66.
This chapter shall be known as "Conduct of Games of Chance Law in the Village of New York Mills."
A. 
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.
VILLAGE
The Village of New York Mills, New York.
B. 
That the remaining definitions set forth in § 186 of the General Municipal Law are incorporated by reference.
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.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 4, Restrictions, which immediately followed this section, was deleted at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
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.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law passed at referendum on 3-16-1982.