Sec. 34. A person who damages or loses a book, document, plaque, marker, or sign belonging to the department is liable for triple damages. If the book that is damaged or lost is one (1) volume of a set, the person is liable for the whole set, but upon paying the replacement cost of the set, the person may take the broken set. All money received under this section shall be deposited in the state library publications fund.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.215-2016, SEC.96; P.L.42-2018, SEC.15.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 4. State Offices and Administration
Article 23. Boards and Commissions
4-23-7.1-2. Duties and Functions
4-23-7.1-3. Library Materials; Development and Maintenance; Purposes
4-23-7.1-4. Plans or Programs; Historical or Library Development
4-23-7.1-5. Plans or Programs; Interlibrary Exchange
4-23-7.1-5.1. Statewide Library Card Program; Rules
4-23-7.1-5.2. Statewide Library Card Fund; Establishment; Administration; Eligibility; Rules
4-23-7.1-6. Information Relating to Libraries and Librarianship; Publications
4-23-7.1-7. Specialized Materials and Services; Informing Citizenry
4-23-7.1-8. Library Activity Within State; Research; Purposes
4-23-7.1-9. Professional Development Programs
4-23-7.1-10. Library Administration; Advice and Assistance
4-23-7.1-11. Library Automation and Operating Standards
4-23-7.1-12. Other State Agencies and Libraries; Providing of Personnel
4-23-7.1-13. Agreements With Other States or Federal Government
4-23-7.1-14. Statistical or Informational Materials; Publication; Expenses
4-23-7.1-15. Cooperation With Educational or Other Institutions, Organizations, or Individuals
4-23-7.1-16. Reports or Other Publications; Retention of Copies
4-23-7.1-17. Sale of Unneeded Volumes or Pamphlets; Proceeds
4-23-7.1-18. Gifts of Money, Books, or Other Property; Disposition; Use
4-23-7.1-19. Transportation Charges on Library Materials Sent; Payment
4-23-7.1-20. Mobile Library Services; Library Centers; Establishment
4-23-7.1-21. Business Days and Hours
4-23-7.1-22. Collection of Data From Libraries
4-23-7.1-23. Development of Library Services; Other Activities; Powers and Duties
4-23-7.1-24. Rules; Promulgation
4-23-7.1-25. Public Documents; Depository Libraries; Copies
4-23-7.1-27. State Documents; Copies; Disposition; Listing
4-23-7.1-28. Political Subdivisions; Documents Published at State or Local Expense; Delivery; Copies
4-23-7.1-32. Loans of Books or Other Library Materials; Authorization
4-23-7.1-33. Loans of Books and Materials; Policies; Fines
4-23-7.1-34. Lost or Damaged Items; Liability for Damages
4-23-7.1-35. State Library Publications Fund; Establishment; Use; Deposits
4-23-7.1-36. Organization; Supplemental Duties
4-23-7.1-37. Director; Appointment; Qualifications
4-23-7.1-39.1. State Library Advisory Council; Established; Purpose; Members
4-23-7.1-40. Talking Book Program
4-23-7.1-40.5. Accessible Electronic Information Service; Fund Established