This chapter shall be known as the "Games of Chance Law of the Town
of Yorktown."
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the 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.
Authorized organizations may, upon obtaining a license from the Town
Clerk, conduct games of chance within the Town of Yorktown 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.
However, no games of chance shall be conducted on Easter Sunday, Christmas
Day or New Year's Day.
The Town Clerk shall exercise control and supervision of all games of
chance conducted under duly authorized license. The Town 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 Town of Yorktown 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.