The purpose of this chapter is to provide that
no civil action shall be maintained for damages or injuries in consequence
of any streets, sidewalks, buildings or other facilities being defective,
out of repair, unsafe, dangerous, obstructed or in consequence of
any snow or ice thereon unless written notice was theretofore given
and there was a failure to take action within a reasonable time.
The Town Superintendent of Highways shall transmit
in writing to the Town Clerk, within five days after receipt thereof,
all written notices received by him pursuant to this chapter. The
Town Clerk shall cause all written notices received by him or her
pursuant to this chapter to be recorded and preserved pursuant to
Town Law § 65-a(4).
This chapter shall become effective upon filing
with the Secretary of State.