[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Rochester 5-7-1998 by L.L. No. 3-1998; passed at referendum 11-3-1998. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority
of Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York
and shall be known as the "Games of Chance Local Law of the Town of
Rochester."
A.
The words and terms used in this chapter shall have
the same meanings as such words and terms that are used in Article
9-A of the General Municipal Law, unless otherwise provided herein
or unless the context requires a different meaning.
B.
CHIEF ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF ULSTER COUNTY
TOWN
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
The Sheriff of Ulster County.
The Town of Rochester.
Pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions
of Subsection 1 of § 188 of the General Municipal Law of
the State of New York and other applicable provisions of law, it shall
be lawful for any authorized organization, upon obtaining a license
therefor, (as provided in Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law)
to conduct games of chance within the territorial limits of the Town
of Rochester, subject to the provisions of this chapter, the provisions
of Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law and the rules and regulations
set forth by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board. 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 commenced under any license
issued pursuant to this chapter on Sunday between the hours of 12:00
noon and 12:00 midnight only, except that the application for a license
may request approval to conduct such games of chance beyond midnight
if the following day is a legal holiday. Notwithstanding the foregoing
provisions of this section, no games of chance will be conducted on
Easter Sunday, Christmas Day or New Year's Eve.
The powers and duties set forth in Subdivisions
1 and 2 of § 194 of the General Municipal Law shall be exercised
by the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of Ulster County.
