CHAPTER 15. FREE PUBLIC USE OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES
IC 36-12-15
Chapter 15. Free Public Use of School Libraries
IC 36-12-15-1
"Governing body"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "governing body" has the meaning
set forth in IC 20-26-2-2.
As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.198.
IC 36-12-15-2
Power; city; town; library in connection with schools
Sec. 2. In cities and incorporated towns, a governing body may
establish a free public library in connection with the common schools
for:
(1) the care, protection, and operation of the library;
(2) the care of books and other materials; and
(3) borrowing and returning books and other materials and
penalties for any violations.
However, in any city or incorporated town where there is established
a library open to all the people, a tax may not be levied.
As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.198.
IC 36-12-15-3
Power; levy
Sec. 3. The governing body may levy a tax of not more than
one-tenth cent ($0.001) on each one dollar ($1) of taxable property
assessed for taxation in a city or incorporated town in each year. The
tax shall be placed on the tax duplicate of the city or incorporated
town and collected in the same manner as other taxes. The taxes shall
be paid to the governing body for the support and maintenance of the
public library. The governing body may use tax revenues received
under this section and gifts, devises, and grants to:
(1) provide suitable facilities for the library;
(2) purchase books and other materials; and
(3) hire necessary personnel.
As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.198.
IC 36-12-15-4
Acquisition of property by gift, grant, or devise
Sec. 4. A city or incorporated town in which a free public library
is established under this chapter may acquire by purchase or take and
hold by gift, grant, or devise any real estate necessary for, or that is
donated or devised for, the library. Any revenue derived from the
real property shall be used for the library.
As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.198.