[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Albion 11-14-1977
as L.L. No. 1-1978 (Ch. 26A of the 1974 Code); approved at
referendum 3-21-1978. Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known as the "Games of Chance Law of the Village
of Albion."
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.
A game of chance as defined in Subdivision 3 of § 186 of
the General Municipal Law.
The Village of Albion.
Authorized organizations may, upon the obtainment of a license from
the Clerk of the Village of Albion, conduct games of chance within the Village
of Albion 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 general state law and with the rules and regulations of the New York
State Racing and Wagering Board and this chapter.
Games of chance on the first day of the week, commonly known as Sunday,
may be conducted pursuant to this chapter and appropriate statute and regulation.
[Amended 8-14-1996 by L.L. No.
5-1996]
The Police Chief shall exercise control over and supervision of all
games of chance conducted under an appropriately issued license. Such officer
shall have all those powers and duties set forth in Article 9-A of the General
Municipal Law.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary
of State's office, following its approval at referendum by a majority
of qualified voters voting thereon at a general election held pursuant to
the provisions of § 24 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
