{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"19400","citation":"Ed. Code, § 19400","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 1. GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1"},{"name":"DIVISION 1. GENERAL EDUCATION CODE PROVISIONS [1. - 32527.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1"},{"name":"PART 11. LIBRARIES [18010. - 20092.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1/part-11"},{"name":"CHAPTER 8. Library Districts [19400. - 19532.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1/part-11/chapter-8"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Formation, Annexation, Dissolution [19400. - 19407.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-1/division-1/part-11/chapter-8/article-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A library district may be organized, as provided in this chapter. The library district may establish, equip, and maintain a public library for the dissemination of knowledge of the arts, sciences, and general literature and may exercise the powers granted or necessarily implied pursuant to this chapter.</p>","text":"A library district may be organized, as provided in this chapter. The library district may establish, equip, and maintain a public library for the dissemination of knowledge of the arts, sciences, and general literature and may exercise the powers granted or necessarily implied pursuant to this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/formation-annexation-dissolution-19400","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}