This chapter shall be known as the "Games of Chance Law of the
Village of Ardsley."
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have meanings
indicated:
AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION
An authorized organization as defined by 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 and limited for the purpose of this chapter
to § 18, Subdivision 3-b, "Raffle."
Authorized organizations may, upon obtaining a license from
the Village Clerk, conduct games of chance within the Village of Ardsley
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 laws of the State of New York and with the rules
and regulations adopted by the New York State Racing and Wagering
Board and pursuant to this chapter.
The conduct of games of chance shall be subject to the restrictions
imposed by § 189 of the General Municipal Law.
Games of chance may be conducted on Sunday pursuant to this
chapter.
The Village Clerk shall exercise control and supervision of
all games of chance conducted under a duly authorized license. The
Village Clerk shall have all those powers and duties set forth in
and for the enforcement of Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing with
the office of the Secretary of State, following its approval by majority
of the qualified voters of the Village of Ardsley voting on a proposition
therefor, at an election held pursuant to the provisions of § 24
of the Municipal Home Rule Law and other applicable provisions of
law.