[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Elma 6-6-1979 by Ord. No. 22. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Bingo — See Ch. 48.
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.
Games of chance, as defined in Subdivision 3 of § 186
of the General Municipal Law.
Authorized organizations may, upon obtaining a license from
the Town Clerk of Elma, conduct games of chance within the Town of
Elma 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 laws of the State of New York and with the
rules and regulations adopted by the New York State Racing and Wagering
Board and pursuant to this chapter.
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 conducted on Sunday pursuant to this
chapter. However, no games of chance shall be conducted on Easter
Sunday, Christmas Day or New Year's Eve.
The Supervisor of the Town of Elma shall exercise control over
and supervision of all games of chance conducted under duly authorized
license. The Supervisor shall have all those powers and duties set
forth in and for the enforcement of Article 9-A of the General Municipal
Law.
This chapter shall take effect immediately following its approval
by majority of the qualified voters of the Town of Elma voting on
a proposition therefor at a special election held pursuant to the
provisions of § 82 of the Town Law.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance was approved at a special election
held 6-28-1979.
