Retention of books or materials beyond period of loan
87 Retention of books or materials beyond period of loan
(1) If a registered borrower fails to return a book or material to the library after the expiry of the period of loan of the book or material, the librarian may send to the borrower a letter demanding that the borrower return the book or material to the library not later than 14 days after receiving the letter.
The letter is to be headed "Formal Demand".
(3) On the return of the book or material, the librarian may require the registered borrower to pay the reasonable costs incurred by the council in obtaining the return of the book or material.
(4) If a registered borrower fails to pay an amount under clause (3), the librarian may:
(a) cancel or suspend the borrower's card of the registered borrower; or
(b) until payment is made – refuse to lend books or materials to the registered borrower.
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