Library Regulation 2018
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17 Library users may be directed to leave
17 Library users may be directed to leave
(1) A library staff member may direct a person to leave the library and not re-enter the library for such period as the staff member directs, if the staff member is of the opinion that:
(a) the person has contravened any provision of this Part, or
(b) the person’s condition, conduct, dress or manner is likely to give offence to any person in the library or to interfere with any other person’s use of the library.
(2) A person to whom such a direction is given must comply with the direction.
Maximum penalty: 2 penalty units.
(3) The period for which a person may be excluded from a library by such a direction must not exceed the maximum period determined by the governing body of the library.