This chapter is enacted 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 Law of the Town of Stockport."
The words and terms used in this chapter shall have the same
meanings as such words and terms are used in Article 9-A of the General
Municipal Law of the State of New York.
Games of chance may be conducted in the Town by an authorized
organization after obtaining a license therefor in accordance with
the provisions, requirements and limitations of Article 9-A of the
General Municipal Law, the rules and regulations of the New York State
Racing and Wagering Board and this chapter.
The conduct of games of chance on Sundays is authorized, except
as otherwise restricted in Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law.
The powers and duties set forth in Subdivision 1 of § 194
of the General Municipal Law shall be exercised by the chief law enforcement
officer of the County of Columbia.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing with
the Secretary of State after approval thereof by the voters of the
Town voting thereon at a special election of the Town of Stockport
held following the adoption hereof.