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HomeEducation CodeCh. 7Art. 3§ 19331 Salary Deduction For Overdue Books

§ 19331 Salary Deduction For Overdue Books

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§ 19331 Salary Deduction For Overdue Books

Key Takeaways

  • •If you work for the state and borrow a book but don't return it on time, you'll get a warning.
  • •If you still don't return the book after the warning, your paycheck will be cut by twice the book's value.
  • •The money taken from your paycheck goes into the state's General Fund.

Example

A state employee borrows a library book worth $20 but forgets to return it on time.

After a warning, if the book isn't returned, the employee's paycheck will be reduced by $40 (twice the book's value), and that money goes to the state.

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

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§ 19331 Salary Deduction For Overdue Books

The Controller, when notified by the State Librarian that any officer or employee of the state for whom he or she draws a warrant for salary has failed to return any book taken by him or her, or for which he or she has given an order, within the time prescribed by the rules, or the time within which it was agreed to be returned, and which notice shall give the value of the book, shall, after first informing the officer or employee of the notice, upon failure by him or her to return the book, deduct from the warrant for the salary of the officer or employee, twice the value of the book, and place the amount deducted in the General Fund. (Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1452, Sec. 122.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

ControllerState LibrarianGeneral Fundtwice the value of the book

Related Statutes

  • § 19332 State Employee Book Penalties
  • § 16574 District Repayment Deductions
  • § 19333 Book Recovery Lawsuit Authority
  • § 18024 Public Library Funding Transfers
  • § 18026 Public Library Funding Distribution

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 19331.
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