(A) Authority. The provisions of this chapter are adopted under the authority granted by the General Assembly of North Carolina, G.S. §§ 153A-121 and 153A-340 through l53A-349 inclusive.
(B) Jurisdiction. The regulations set forth in this chapter shall be applicable within all unincorporated areas of Greene County not under the planning and regulatory jurisdiction of a municipality.
(C) Title. This chapter shall be known as, referred to, and cited as the "Greene County Electronic Gaming Operations Ordinance", and hereinafter referred to as the "chapter".
(D) Effective date. This chapter was adopted by the Greene County Board of County Commissioners on the 20th day of August, 2012.
(E) Interpretation. In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, those provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare. It is not intended by this chapter to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants, or other agreements between parties; provided, however, that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon electronic gaming operations than are imposed or required by other ordinances, rules, regulations, or by easements, covenants, or agreements, the provisions of this chapter shall govern. Likewise, where other ordinances, easements, covenants, or other agreements impose additional or greater restrictions than those regulations set forth herein, the more restrictive regulations shall have precedence.
(Ord. passed 8-20-12)