Pennsylvania § 9376 - Damage to library materials.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9376 — Damage to library materials., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9376. Damage to library materials.
(a) Offenses defined.--A person who willfully cuts, mutilates, marks or otherwise injures a book, pamphlet, magazine, newspaper, manuscript, map or other property of or on deposit with any of the institutions under subsection (c) shall, upon conviction, be subject to the same penalties as provided for in 18 Pa.C.S. § 6708 (relating to retention of library property after notice to return).
(b) Disposition of fines.--Fines collected under a conviction under this section shall be distributed for the use of the library against which the offense was committed.
(c) Applicability.--This section applies to materials from any of the following institutions:
(1) The State Library.
(2) A local library established or maintained under this chapter.
(3) The library of a university, college or educational institution chartered by the Commonwealth.
(4) The library of a public school.
(5) A library established and maintained under a law of this Commonwealth.
(6) A branch reading room, deposit station or agency operated in connection with a library described in this section.
SUBPART B
(Reserved)
Enactment. Subpart B (Reserved) was added November 1, 2012, P.L.1683, No.210, effective immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 9376
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9376 cover?
Section 9376 ("Damage to library materials.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 9376?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9376" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 9376 apply to my situation?
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