[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Lockport 12-6-1989[1]. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Town Board approved the
holding of games of chance in the Town on July 12, 1989, which proposition
was then approved at the general election held on November 7, 1989.
This chapter shall be titled the “Games
of Chance Ordinance of the Town of Lockport.”
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
An authorized organization as defined in Subdivision 4 of
§ 186 of the General Municipal Law.
[Amended 12-3-2003 by L.L. No. 6-2003]
A game of chance as defined in Subdivisions 3 and 3-a of
§ 186 of the General Municipal Law.
Authorized organizations may, upon obtaining
a license from the Town Clerk, conduct games of chance within the
Town of Lockport 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[1] and pursuant to this chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said Board is now the New York State Gaming
Commission.
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. However, no games of chance shall be conducted on
Easter Sunday, Christmas Day or New Year's Eve.
The Niagara County Sheriff shall exercise control
over and supervision of all games of chance conducted under duly authorized
license. The Sheriff shall have all those powers and duties set forth
in and for the enforcement of Article 9-A of the General Municipal
Law.
