[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Pawling 9-6-1978 as L.L. No. 1-1978. Amendments noted where applicable.]
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 Pawling."
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Word usage. 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, unless otherwise provided herein or the context requires a different meaning.
B. 
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
TOWN
The Town of Pawling.
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 Racing and Wagering Board and this chapter.
This chapter shall take effect January 1, 1979, after approval thereof by the voters of the town voting thereon at the next succeeding biennial town election.[1]
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Editor's Note: This local law was passed at referendum 11-7-1978.