4Application for library card

4 Application for library card

(1)  A person may apply to the Secretary for the issue of a library card.

(2)  An application is to –

(a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and

(b) state that the applicant accepts responsibility for any lending book borrowed by the applicant, including responsibility for any charge payable for the cost of replacing a lending book that is lost, or damaged, while borrowed by the applicant.

(3)  Subject to subregulation (4) , if an application is made in relation to a person who has not attained the age of 18 years, the application is to –

(a) be signed by a parent, guardian or other adult person having care or control of the applicant; and

(b) contain an undertaking by that parent, guardian or other adult person that they will pay any charges incurred by the applicant.

(4)  Subregulation (3) does not apply if the applicant referred to in that subregulation –

(a) has attained the age of 16 years; and

(b) is not under the care or control of any adult person.