West Virginia § 10-1-7 - 10-1-7. Free use of libraries.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 10-1-7 — 10-1-7. Free use of libraries., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-1-7. 10-1-7. Free use of libraries.
Each library established or maintained by any governing authority shall be free for the use of all persons living within the area represented by such governing authority, except for those charges for which provision may be made elsewhere in this article. The use of the library is subject to reasonable rules and regulations adopted by the library board. The board may extend the privilege and use of the library to nonresidents upon such terms and conditions as it may prescribe.
The board may exclude from the use of the library under its charge any person who wilfully and persistently violates any rule or regulation prescribed for the use of the library or its facilities.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 10-1-7
What does West Virginia Code § 10-1-7 cover?
Section 10-1-7 ("10-1-7. Free use of libraries.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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