1966. Actions against the authority. 1. In an action against the authority founded upon tort, the complaint shall contain an allegation that at least thirty days have elapsed since the demand, claim or claims upon which the action is founded were presented to a member of the authority and to its secretary or to its chief executive officer, and that the authority has neglected or refused to make an adjustment or payment thereof for thirty days after the presentment.
2. In a case founded upon tort, a notice of claim shall be required as a condition precedent to the commencement of an action or special proceeding against the authority or an officer, appointee or employee thereof, and the provisions of section fifty-e of the general municipal law shall govern the giving of such notice. No action shall be commenced more than one year and ninety days after the cause of action therefor shall have accrued.
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