[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Norwood 12-21-1981
by L.L. No. 1-1982. Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known as the "Games of Chance Law of the Village
of Norwood."
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 Norwood.
Authorized organizations may, upon the obtainment of a license from
the Clerk of the Village of Norwood, conduct games of chance within the Village
of Norwood 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.
The chief law enforcement officer, being the Village 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 thereon at a general election held pursuant to the provisions of Article
3 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
