§ 9.16.090. Library books, periodicals, etc.—Failure to return after notice.  


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  • It is unlawful for any person to detain or fail to return to the Hobbs Public Library any book, periodical, map, newspaper, plate, engraving, magazine, pamphlet, manuscript, picture, clipping or other property in the custody of or belonging to the public library, after a lapse of fifteen (15) days from the date of posting by certified mail of a notice addressed to such person at the last address furnished the public library, which notice may be given at any time after the date on which such person should have returned the property in accordance with the rules of such public library; provided, that no penalty shall be imposed in any case where restitution in value shall have been made prior to the expiration of such fifteen-day period.

(Prior code § 19-50)