[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Bergen 9-28-1977. Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall be known as the "Games of
Chance Ordinance of the Town of Bergen."
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
An authorized organization as defined in Paragraph 4, § 186
of the General Municipal Law.
A game of chance as defined in Paragraph 3 of § 186
of the General Municipal Law.
The Town of Bergen.
Authorized organizations may, upon the obtainment
of a license from the Clerk of the Town of Bergen, conduct games of
chance within the Town of Bergen as provided in Article 9A 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
in appropriate statute and regulation.
The Chief Law Enforcement Officer 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 9A of the General Municipal
Law.
