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LIBRARY FINES
I. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES. Under Colorado State Law (CRS 24-90-117) you are responsible for:
  A. Returning borrowed materials on time or paying a fine;
  B. Reimbursing the library for lost or damaged materials. You are financially responsible for all items checked out on your library card.
II. FINES AND CHARGES.
  A. Most fines are 20 cents/day per item for both adults and juveniles.
  B. The maximum fine for most adult and juvenile materials is $3.00 per item.
  C. There is a two-day grace period for all fines. Materials received after the two-day grace period will be fined from the DUE DATE.
  D. Charges for returned damaged materials will depend upon the extent of the damage.
  E. An additional $10.00 surcharge will be assessed for materials long overdue that have been referred to a collection agency.
III. SUSPENSION OF LIBRARY PRIVILEGES. Library privileges may be suspended for any one of the following:
  A. A balance of $5.00 or more in fines for materials overdue and not returned.
  B. A balance of $5.00 or more in cost of materials overdue and not returned.
  C. A balance of $5.00 or more in lost or damaged materials charges.
  D. Two or more items not returned and overdue.

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