§ 496. Article inoperative until adopted by voters. Except as
provided in section 495-a, the provisions of this article shall remain
inoperative in any municipality unless and until a proposition therefor
submitted at a general or special election in such municipality shall be
approved by a vote of the majority of the qualified electors in such
municipality voting thereon.
Structure New York Laws
Article 14-H - Local Option for Conduct of Bingo by Certain Organizations
475 - Short Title; Purpose of Article.
478 - Local Laws and Ordinances.
479 - Restrictions Upon Conduct of Bingo Games.
480 - Application for License.
481 - Investigation; Matters to Be Determined; Issuance of License; Fees; Duration of License.
482 - Hearing; Amendment of License.
483 - Form and Contents of License; Display of License.
484 - Control and Supervision; Suspension of Licenses; Inspection of Premises.
485 - Sunday; Conduct of Games On.
486 - Participation by Persons Under the Age of Eighteen.
487 - Frequency of Game; Sale of Alcoholic Beverages.
488 - Persons Operating and Conducting Games; Equipment; Expenses; Compensation.
489 - Charge for Admission and Participation; Amount of Prizes; Award of Prizes.
490 - Advertising of Bingo Games.
491 - Statement of Receipts, Expenses; Additional License Fees.
492 - Examination of Books and Records; Examination of Managers, etc.; Disclosure of Information.
493 - Appeals From Municipal Governing Body to Control Commission.
494 - Exemption From Prosecution.
495 - Offenses; Forfeiture of License; Ineligibility to Apply for License.
495-A - Unlawful Bingo or Game.
496 - Article Inoperative Until Adopted by Voters.
497 - Amendment and Repeal of Local Laws and Ordinances.
498 - Delegation of Authority.
498-A - Powers and Duties of Mayors or Managers of Certain Cities.