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HomeEducation CodeCh. 6Art. 3§ 19179 County Library Continuation Rules

§ 19179 County Library Continuation Rules

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§ 19179 County Library Continuation Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •Old county libraries from 1911 are still valid under today's rules.
  • •If a county and city made a library deal before, it stays in place until a new county library is set up.
  • •The deal can end earlier if both sides agree.

Example

A city and county made a deal in 1910 to share library services.

That old deal stays active until the county builds a new free library, unless they cancel it sooner.

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

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§ 19179 County Library Continuation Rules

Any county library which was established and existed on April 26, 1911, under the provisions of an act entitled “An act to provide county library systems,” approved April 12, 1909, is continued under the provisions of this chapter and shall be considered the same as if established under the provisions of this chapter. If a contract has been entered into between any county board of supervisors and any city pursuant to this article, the contract shall continue in force, and the provisions of Section 19112 shall be applicable thereto, until the establishment and equipment of a county free library under the provisions of this chapter, unless sooner terminated. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

county librarycounty board of supervisorscounty free library

Related Statutes

  • § 19171 County Library Funding Allocation
  • § 16204 School District Tax Funding
  • § 19160 County Library Supervision Rules
  • § 19169 County Library Annual Reports
  • § 19174 County Library Gift Acceptance

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 19179.
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