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HomeEducation CodeCh. 9Art. 2§ 19648 Library Purchasing Authority

§ 19648 Library Purchasing Authority

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§ 19648 Library Purchasing Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The library board can buy books, magazines, and other stuff the library needs.
  • •They can only buy things like books or items, not buildings or land.
  • •This rule was made in 1976.

Example

The local library wants to buy new storybooks for kids.

The library board can use money to buy those books because they are needed for the library.

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

Official Source
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§ 19648 Library Purchasing Authority

The board of library trustees shall purchase necessary books, journals, publications, and other personal property. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

board of library trusteesbooksjournalspublicationspersonal property

Related Statutes

  • § 18922 Library Purchasing Authority
  • § 18403 Library Trustee Purchasing Authority
  • § 19463 Library Trustee Purchasing Authority
  • § 19650 State Publications For Libraries
  • § 19640 Library Trustee Meetings

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 19648.
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