This chapter shall be known as the "Games of
Chance Law" of the Village of Alexandria Bay.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION
An authorized organization as defined in 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.
VILLAGE
The Village of Alexandria Bay.
Authorized organizations may, upon obtainment
of a license from the Clerk of the Village, conduct games of chance
within the Village, 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.
The Police Department of the Village 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
the general election held pursuant to the provisions of § 23
of the Municipal Home Rule Law.