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From the NY Legislative Research Service:  Chapter 269 of 2008 (S7915-C): Amends sections 501, 511, 512, 521, 522, 531; 541, add section 543, Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law. Clarifies the circumstances under which adverse possession occurs.

Chapter 390 of 2008 (Senate bill 8717) Relates to the brownfield cleanup program; relates to a brownfield redevelopment tax credit; relates to certificates of completion for the brownfield cleanup program; establishes the New York brownfields advisory board; relates to a brownfield credit report; relates to a brownfield cleanup program report; relates to excluding acquisition costs of items that received a credit; relates to the transfer of the brownfield opportunity area program; relates to determination on tax exempt status.

Chapter 388 of 2008 (Senate bill 8610) (Governor’s Program Bill #65) Provides for a declaratory judgment action against an insurer directly where a claim is brought for personal injury or wrongful death against another.