Mississippi § 39-3-305 - Definitions.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 39-3-305 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-3-305. Definitions.
As used in this article the term: “Without authorization” means contrary to rules which set forth policies governing access to library materials and include eligibility for library patronage and lending procedures. “Library materials” means books, manuscripts, letters, newspapers, court records, films, microfilms, tape recordings, phonograph records, lithographs, prints, photographs or any other written or printed document, graphic material of any nature and other personal property which is the property or in the custody of or entrusted to a public or private library, museum, archives or other depository. “Mutilate” means, in addition to its commonly accepted definition, the willful removal or separation of constituent parts of an item of library materials causing library materials to be exposed to damage; or duplication without authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 39-3-305
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 39-3-305 cover?
Section 39-3-305 ("Definitions.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Mississippi § 39-3-305?
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