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HomeEducation CodeCh. 3Art. 4§ 18340 Library District Legal Authority

§ 18340 Library District Legal Authority

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§ 18340 Library District Legal Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The library board can take legal action or be taken to court.
  • •The board can own, manage, and transfer property for the library district.

Example

The library board wants to buy a new building for more books.

The board can legally buy the building and own it for the library. If someone sues the library, the board can handle the lawsuit.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 18340 Library District Legal Authority

In the name of the library district, the governing board may sue and be sued, and may hold and convey property for the use and benefit of the district. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

governing boardlibrary districtsue and be suedhold and convey property

Related Statutes

  • § 35162 School District Legal Authority
  • § 17340 School District Building Authority
  • § 17342 School District Authority
  • § 17343 School District Pre-Annexation Construction
  • § 18330 Formation Election Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 18340.
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