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 Hillsdale."
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Hillsdale by L.L. No. 1-1977; amended in its entirety at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I). Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
The words and terms used in this chapter shall have the same meanings as such words and terms are used in Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.
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 limitations of Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law, the rules and regulations of the New York State Gaming Commission and this chapter.
B.
The conduct of games of chance on Sunday is permitted only when it is specifically provided for in the license issued, except as otherwise restricted in Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law.
The Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the County of Columbia shall exercise control over and supervision of all games of chance.
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 next general election of the Town of Hillsdale held following the adoption hereof.