Chapter 2.56
RECOVERY OF LIBRARY MATERIALS

Sections:

2.56.010    Purpose.

2.56.020    Willful detention of library property unlawful.

2.56.030    Violation – Penalty.

2.56.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide a method for recovering materials on loan from the Lincoln City library which are not returned within the allowable time period established by the city library regulations. (Ord. 87-21 § 1)

2.56.020 Willful detention of library property unlawful.

It is unlawful for any person to willfully or maliciously detain any library materials for 30 days after notice in writing from the librarian given after expiration of the time for which, by the regulations of the library, such materials may be kept. Such notice shall advise the offender that failure to return the materials within the time requested shall result in the issuance of a citation for a Class C violation and the amount of the current maximum fine which the municipal court may impose upon conviction. (Ord. 2015-10 § 5; Ord. 87-21 § 3)

2.56.030 Violation – Penalty.

A. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter commits a Class C violation. Such conviction and payment of the fine shall not be construed to constitute payment for library material, nor shall a person convicted under this section be relieved of any obligation to return to the library such material.

B. The procedures of Chapter 1.16 LCMC relating to city violations shall be followed for violations of this chapter. (Ord. 2015-10 § 5; Ord. 87-21 §§ 2, 4)