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HomeEducation CodeCh. 3Art. 7§ 18401 Library Trust Administration

§ 18401 Library Trust Administration

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§ 18401 Library Trust Administration

Key Takeaways

  • •The library board can take care of money or things given to the library.
  • •They can get gifts, inheritances, or donations for the library.
  • •They can use or sell these things to help the library if there are no special rules.

Example

Someone leaves money to the library in their will.

The library board can take that money and use it to buy new books or computers for the library.

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

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§ 18401 Library Trust Administration

The board of library trustees shall administer any trust declared or created for the library and receive by gift, devise, or bequest, and hold in trust or otherwise, property situated in this state or elsewhere, and where not otherwise provided, dispose of the property for the benefit of the library. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

board of library trusteestrustgiftdevisebequestpropertybenefit of the library

Related Statutes

  • § 19461 Library Trust Administration
  • § 18920 Library Trust Administration
  • § 19646 Library Trust Administration
  • § 19677 Museum Trust Fund Administration
  • § 18400 Library Trustee Authority Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 18401.
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