It is a class 4 civil infraction for any person to wilfully retain any book, newspaper, magazine, pamphlet, manuscript, or other property belonging in or to any public library, reading room, or other educational institution, for thirty days after notice in writing to return the same, given after the expiration of the time that by the rules of such institution such article or other property may be kept.

NOTES:

Legislative finding1987 c 456: See RCW 7.80.005.
Effective date1987 c 456 §§ 9-31: See RCW 7.80.901.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 27.12.340

  • Library: means a free public library supported in whole or in part with money derived from taxation;
Washington Code 27.12.010
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080