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.
[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.
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.