Town of Holland, NY Chapter 71 Games of Chance

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Holland 8-8-1990 by L.L. No. 2-1990.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]

[1] Editor's Note: This local law was approved by the qualified electors of the Town of Holland at a referendum held on November 6, 1990.

§ 71-1 Title.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Games of Chance Law of the Town of Holland."

§ 71-2 Statutory authority.

This chapter is enacted pursuant to the option granted to the municipality by virtue of Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.

§ 71-3 Definitions.

A. The words and terms used in this chapter shall have the same meaning as such words and terms used in Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law, unless otherwise provided herein or the context requires a different meaning.

B. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

CLERK

The Town Clerk of the Town of Holland.

OFFICER

The Erie County Sheriff shall be the enforcement officer in charge.

[Amended 5-12-1993 by L.L. No. 2-1993]

TOWN

The Town of Holland.

§ 71-4 License required.

The Town Board of the Town of Holland hereby provides that it shall be lawful for any authorized organization, upon obtaining a license therefor as provided in Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law, to conduct games of chance within the territorial limits of the Town of Holland, subject to the provisions of this chapter.

§ 71-5 Fee.

The fee payable to the Town Clerk upon issuance of a license shall be in accordance with and as provided by law.

§ 71-6 Games permitted on Sunday.

[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]

The conduct of games of chance on Sundays is authorized only when it is specifically provided for in the license issued, except as otherwise provided in Article 9-A of the General Municipal Law.