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HomeEducation CodeCh. 8Art. 3§ 19461 Library Trust Administration

§ 19461 Library Trust Administration

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§ 19461 Library Trust Administration

Key Takeaways

  • •The library board is in charge of any money or property given to the library as a gift or in a will.
  • •They can manage this property, even if it's not in this state.
  • •If there are no specific instructions, they can sell or use the property to help the library.

Example

Someone leaves a house to the library in their will.

The library board can decide to sell the house and use the money to buy new books or computers for the library.

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

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§ 19461 Library Trust Administration

The board of library trustees shall administer any trust declared or created for the library, and received by gift, devise, or bequest, and hold in trust or otherwise, property situated in this state or elsewhere, and where not otherwise provided, dispose of the property for the benefit of the library. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

board of library trusteestrustgiftdevisebequestpropertybenefit of the library

Related Statutes

  • § 18401 Library Trust Administration
  • § 18920 Library Trust Administration
  • § 19475 Library Funds Deposit
  • § 19646 Library Trust Administration
  • § 19460 Library Trustee Authority Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 19461.
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