Any person who, without authority and with the intention of depriving the public library of the ownership of such property, willfully conceals a book or other public library property, while still on the premises of such public library, or willfully or without authority removes any book or other property from any public library shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that, if the replacement cost of the public library property is less than $25.00, the punishment shall be a fine of not more than $250.00. Proof of the willful concealment of any book or other public library property while still on the premises of such public library shall be prima-facie evidence of intent to violate this Code section.
History. Code 1981, § 20-5-54 , enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1005, § 1; Ga. L. 1985, p. 149, § 20.
Structure Georgia Code
Article 2 - Local and Regional Public Libraries
Part 2 - County and Regional Public Libraries
§ 20-5-40. Power of Local Governments to Establish Public Libraries; Procedures for Establishment
§ 20-5-41. Establishment of Boards of Trustees to Govern Libraries
§ 20-5-42. Membership of Boards of Trustees
§ 20-5-43. Duties and Responsibilities of Boards of Trustees
§ 20-5-44. Compensation of Trustees
§ 20-5-45. Directors of Library Systems; Duties and Responsibilities
§ 20-5-46. Reports of the Library System
§ 20-5-47. Written Constitution
§ 20-5-48. Ownership of Library Property
§ 20-5-49. Authorization of Library Systems to Enter Into Contracts
§ 20-5-50. Requirement of Finance Bond
§ 20-5-51. Dissolution of or Withdrawal From a Library System
§ 20-5-52. Prohibition of Theft or Damage of Library Property
§ 20-5-53. Procedures Following Failure of Library Patron to Return Borrowed Property
§ 20-5-54. Prohibition of Concealing or Removing Library Property
§ 20-5-55. Immunity of Library Agents and Employees From Civil Actions Arising From Part
§ 20-5-56. Requirement of Certification of Librarians
§ 20-5-58. Time Requirement for Existing Library Systems to Conform With Part
§ 20-5-59. Exemption of Municipal Public Libraries From Part