Library Law and Regulations

Excerpts from New York State Law and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education pertaining to Libraries, Library Systems, Trustees and Librarians

Public Library Law in New York State (PDF)

By Robert Allan Carter. This book is a compilation of statutes and regulations in New York State that pertain to public libraries. Revised 2006.

New Library Laws (Library Legislation in New York State):

2003
Relating To State Funding for Libraries
Chapter Reference Description Status
572

Amends Education Law to provide that state aid for library construction will be provided on approved expenses incurred during the period commencing July 1 and ending June 30 for up to 3 years, or until the project is completed, whichever comes first.

Enacted
Relating To Public Library Districts
Chapter Reference Description Status
620

Amends Chapter 457 of 2001 and Chapter 80 of 2003 to provide an extended fiscal year, in order to accommodate a change in the beginning of its fiscal year from July 1 to January 1, for the Carle Place Library Funding District, Nassau County.

Enacted