[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Austerlitz 3-12-1981 by L.L. No.
2-1981. Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter is enacted 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 Law of the Town of Austerlitz."
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 of the State of New York.
A.
Games of chance may be conducted in the Town by an authorized organization,
after obtaining a license therefor, in accordance with the provisions,
requirements and limitations of Article 9-A of the General Municipal
Law, the rules and regulations of the New York State Racing and Wagering
Board and this chapter.
B.
The conduct of games of chance on Sundays is authorized, except as
otherwise restricted in Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law.
The powers and duties set forth in Subdivision 1 of § 194
of the General Municipal Law shall be exercised by the Chief Law Enforcement
Officer of the County of Columbia.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing with
the Secretary of State after approval thereof by the voters of the
Town voting thereon at the next general election of the Town of Austerlitz
held following the adoption hereof.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: This chapter was approved at the general election
held 11-3-1981.
