Village of Ridgefield Park, NJ Chapter 208 Games of Chance

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Village of Ridgefield Park 9-10-1974 (Ch. 114 of the 1985 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Amusements — See Ch. 118.

§ 208-1 Games on Sunday authorized. [1]

In addition to all other days of the week, games of chance commonly known as "bingo" and "raffles," as provided by the laws of the State of New Jersey, may also be conducted in the Village of Ridgefield Park on the first day of the week, commonly known and designated as "Sunday," provided the applicant for the license to conduct such game otherwise qualifies under the provisions of the aforementioned statutes of the State of New Jersey and the rules and regulations of the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission, and specifically provided that the organization conducting the games is a charitable, religious or other organization specifically qualifying under the provisions of the aforementioned statutes.

[1] Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

§ 208-2 Village Clerk as issuing authority of licenses.

[Added 1-22-2008 by Ord. No. 08-01]

The Village Clerk of the Village of Ridgefield Park is hereby designated as the "issuing authority," as defined under N.J.A.C. 13:47-1.1, to issue any licenses relating to games of chance within the Village of Ridgefield Park and is authorized and directed to issue said licenses as permitted by law and the regulations adopted thereunder.

§ 208-3 Violations and penalties. [1]

Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall be punishable, upon conviction, as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article II, General Penalty.

[1] Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).