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HomeEducation CodeCh. 5Art. 2§ 18923 Library Property Acquisition Authority

§ 18923 Library Property Acquisition Authority

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§ 18923 Library Property Acquisition Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The library board can buy land or buildings if the city doesn't give them a good place for the library.
  • •They can also build new buildings or rent rooms to use for the library.
  • •They can buy furniture and equipment for these places.

Example

The city doesn't give the library a good building to use.

The library board can decide to buy land, build a new library, or rent a space to set up the library with bookshelves and computers.

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§ 18923 Library Property Acquisition Authority

The board of library trustees may purchase real property, and erect or rent and equip, such buildings or rooms, as may be necessary, when in its judgment a suitable building, or portion thereof, has not been provided by the legislative body of the municipality for the library. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

board of library trusteespurchase real propertysuitable buildinglegislative body of the municipality

Related Statutes

  • § 18910 Public Library Trustees
  • § 18919 Library Board Rulemaking Authority
  • § 18920 Library Trust Administration
  • § 18921 Library Board Powers
  • § 18922 Library Purchasing Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 18923.
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