This chapter shall be known as the "Games of Chance Law of the Town
of Williamson."
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.
CHIEF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
The Wayne County Sheriff until the Town of Williamson establishes
its own police department and thereafter the officer who is the head of the
town's law enforcement agency.
[Added 11-11-1980 by L.L.
No. 3-1980]
GAMES OF CHANCE
A "game of chance" as defined in Subdivision 3 of § 186
of the General Municipal Law.
TOWN
The Town of Williamson.
Authorized organizations may, upon the obtainment of a license from
the Clerk of the Town of Williamson, conduct games of chance within the Town
of Williamson 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 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.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary
of State's office, following its approval at referendum by a majority of qualified
voters voting thereon at a general election held pursuant to the provisions
of § 23 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.