Town of Schaghticoke, NY Chapter 74 Games of Chance

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Schaghticoke 8-22-1996 by L.L. No. 2-1996.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Bingo — See Ch. 52.

[1] Editor's Note: This local law was passed at a mandatory referendum held 11-5-1996.

§ 74-1 Statutory authority; title.

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 Schaghticoke."

§ 74-2 Definitions.

The words and terms used in this chapter shall have the same meaning as such words and terms as used in Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law, unless otherwise provided herein, or the context requires a different meaning. "Town" means the Town of Schaghticoke.

§ 74-3 Games authorized; restrictions.

A. 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 limitation 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.

B. The conduct of games of chance on Sundays is authorized, except as otherwise provided in Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law.

C. In addition to the restrictions contained in § 189 of the General Municipal Law, the conduct of games of chance in the town shall be subject to the following restrictions: NONE.

§ 74-4 When effective.

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 the general election held on November 5, 1996.