This chapter shall be known as the "Games of
Chance Law of the Town of Barre."
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.
Authorized organizations may, upon obtaining
a license from the Clerk of the Town of Barre, conduct games of chance
within the Town of Barre, Orleans County, New York, 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 Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law, this chapter, and the
rules and regulations of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board.
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 powers and duties set forth in Subdivision
1 of § 194 of The General Municipal Law and any other police
control required under Article 9-A of said General Municipal Law shall
be exercised by the chief law enforcement officer of the County of
Orleans, New York. The chief law enforcement officer of the County
of Orleans shall exercise control over and supervision of all games
of chance conducted under an appropriately issued license.
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 special election held pursuant to the provisions of § 23
of the Municipal Home Rule Law.