Chapter 2.70
LIBRARY PROPERTY

Sections:

2.70.010    Public library – Use of property regulated – Fines.

2.70.020    Public library – Destruction of property prohibited.

2.70.030    Fines and fees.

2.70.010 Public library – Use of property regulated – Fines.

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to retain any picture, newspaper, magazine, pamphlet, manuscript or any other property belonging in, to, or on deposit with the Chula Vista Public Library, or any reading room, deposit station, or institution operated in connection therewith, for a period exceeding 30 days after the mailing by letter to the borrower’s address, on file with the library, of a notice in writing to return the same, given after the expiration of the time which by the rules of the library the article or other property may be kept. It is further unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to refuse to pay the fine for the keeping of such properties beyond the time established by the rules. (Ord. 2506 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1679 § 1, 1976).

2.70.020 Public library – Destruction of property prohibited.

Whoever willfully or maliciously or wantonly or without cause writes in or upon, or injures, defaces, tears or destroys, any book, plate, picture, engraving, map, newspaper, magazine, pamphlet or manuscript or deliberately injures any furniture belonging to the Chula Vista Public Library is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as provided by this code. (Ord. 1679 § 1, 1976).

2.70.030 Fines and fees.

Library fines and fees shall be the required fee(s). (Ord. 2506 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1934 § 1, 1981; Ord. 1816 § 1, 1978).