[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Cortlandville 7-21-2004
by L.L. No. 1-2004. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Bingo — See Ch. 66.
This chapter is adopted 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 Control Law of the Town of Cortlandville."
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 unless the context requires
a different meaning.
B.
THE CHIEF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF CORTLAND COUNTY
TOWN
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
The Sheriff of Cortland County.
The Town of Cortlandville, exclusive of the Village of McGraw.
Pursuant to, and in accordance with, the provisions of § 188(1)
of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York and other applicable
provisions of law, it shall be lawful for any authorized organization, upon
obtaining a license therefor (as provided in Article 9-A of the General Municipal
Law) to conduct games of chance within the territorial limits of the Town,
as defined herein, subject to the provisions of this chapter, the provisions
of Article 9A of the General Municipal Law, and the rules and regulations
set forth by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board. 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 commenced under any license issued pursuant to
this chapter on Sunday between the hours of 12:00 noon and 12:00 midnight
only, except that the application for a license may request approval to conduct
such games of chance beyond 12:00 midnight if the following day is a legal
holiday. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, no games
of chance shall be conducted on Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, or New Year's
Eve.
The powers and duties set forth in Subdivisions 1 and 2, § 194,
of the General Municipal Law shall be exercised by the chief law enforcement
officer of Cortland County.
In accordance with the provisions of § 188(2) of the General
Municipal Law and § 23(1) of the Municipal Home Rule Law, this chapter
shall not become operative or effective unless and until it shall have been
approved at the next general election held within the Town, by affirmative
vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the Town voting upon the proposition,
and when filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York as required
by law.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: This chapter was subject to referendum and was
passed at the general election held 11-2-2004.
