As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
LIBRARY
Any library or collection supported in whole or in part by public
funds of the township and any free public library created pursuant to the
provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:54-1 et seq.
No person shall retain or fail to return any books or articles borrowed
from any library in the township contrary to the rules and regulations of
such library.
If any person retains or fails to return any book or article, he shall
be first notified in person or in writing of the failure to return said book
or article as per rules and regulations of the library before any complaint
shall be made for violation of this chapter.
No person shall damage or destroy or permit to be damaged or destroyed
any book or other article or any part thereof which is owned by or is in the
custody of the library.
No person shall register or furnish a false name or address or use any
card other than the one issued to said person for the purpose of borrowing
any book or other article from the library.
Every person convicted of a violation of a provision of this chapter
or any supplement or amendment thereto shall be liable to a penalty or fine
of not more than $50 for the first offense and a penalty or fine of not more
than $200 for the second and each succeeding offense. Any such fine or penalty
will be in addition to the cost of replacement of any materials not returned
or damaged beyond repair.