[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Esopus 9-5-1980
by L.L. No. 21-1980. 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 Esopus."
A.
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 if the context requires
a different meaning.
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 Racing and Wagering Board
and this chapter.
B.
The conduct of games of chance on Sundays is authorized,
except as otherwise provided in Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law.
C.
In addition to the restrictions contained in § 189
of the General Municipal Law, the conduct of games of chance in the town shall
be subject to the following restrictions: Games of chance may be conducted
in the town on any day of the week except on Easter Sunday, Christmas Day
and New Year's Eve.
