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LIBRARY ACT

1031 (Supp. 39)

LIBRARY ACT

Wholly Amended by Act No. 8029, Oct. 4, 2006

Amended by Act No. 8069, Dec. 20, 2006

CHAPTER GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Act is to contribute to the cultural development of the nation and society, such as the efficient furnishing and circulation of materials to the whole society, narrowing of the gap in the access to and utilization of information, promotion of lifelong education, etc. by fostering libraries and by revitalizing their services through prescribing the mat- ters necessary for social responsibilities and role performance of libraries that guarantee people's right of access to information and people's right to know.

Article 2 (Definitions)

For the purpose of this Act, the definitions of terms shall be as follows:

1. The term "library" refers to a facility which contributes to the utiliza- tion of information, investigation, research, study, culture, lifelong education, etc. by furnishing library materials to the public after collecting, organizing, analyzing, and preserving process;

2. The term "library materials" refers to all the media (hereinafter re- ferred to as the "material") in which information is accumulated for the purpose of transmission of knowledge and information resources, such as printed materials, manuscript materials, audio-visual mate- rials, microfiche materials, electronic materials, special materials for the disabled, etc., which libraries collect, organize and preserve:

3. The term "library service" refers to all the material and immaterial services, such as lending, perusal, and reference service, service of utilizing all kinds of facilities and information equipment, guidance and education of utilization to strengthen the ability to obtain ma- terials and to understand information, support in the reading activ- ities of the people, etc., which libraries provide or support to the people by utilizing materials and facilities;

4. The term "public library" refers to a library founded by the State or a local government for the utilization of information, cultural activit- ies, reading activities and lifelong education of the public, or a library established by private agency or organization for the purpose of open- ing to the public. The facilities in the following subparagraphs shall be included in the extent of public library: (a) Reading center being the facility of small noncommercial library, which falls short of the standards for facility and material of li- brary pursuant to the provisions of Article 5; (b) Library for the disabled which aims at providing library services to the disabled; (c) Hospital library which aims at providing library services to the persons hospitalized in medical institutions;

(d) Barrack library which aims at providing library services to the of- ficers and soldiers in the barracks of military units of all the ech- elons in the Army, Navy, Air Force, etc.; (e) Prison library which aims at providing library services to the per- sons committed to jails; and

(f) Children's library which aims at providing library services to children.

5. The term "university library" refers to a library which aims at pro- viding library services to LIBRARY ACT

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professors, students and staff at a university or college pursuant to the provisions of Article 2 of the Higher Educa- tion Act and at an educational institution of college course or higher established pursuant to the provisions of other Acts;

6. The term "school library" refers to a library which aims at providing library services to teachers, students and staff at all high schools or lower pursuant to the provisions of Article 2 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act;

7. The term "specialized library" refers to a library which aims at pro- viding specialized library services in the specific field to the staff of the agency or organization that has established the library, or to the public; and

8. The term "presentation" refers that the person who has published or made materials shall present specified number of copies to the agencies prescribed in Acts and subordinate statutes. Article 3 (Extent of Application)

This Act shall also apply to a facility recognized by the Minister of Cul- ture and Information as prescribed by Presidential Decree from among information offices, information centers, data bureaus, data centers, cultural centers or facilities with similar name and function. Article 4 (Duties of State and Local Governments) This State and local governments shall support in the development of libraries and contrive plans necessary therefor so that the people may have access to the knowledge and information freely and without dis- crimination, and may utilize them.

Article 5 (Facilities and Materials of Libraries) (1) Libraries shall be equipped with the facilities and materials suited to the preservation and arrangement of materials and to the users' convenience.

(2) The standards for facilities and materials of libraries shall be pre- scribed by Presidential Decree. Article 6 (Librarians, etc.)

(1) As prescribed by Presidential Decree, libraries shall employ librar- ians, and librarian teachers and vocational teachers necessary for the operation of library pursuant to the provisions of Article 21 (2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, and may keep computer per- sonnel necessary for the operation of library.

(2) Matters necessary for the classification, qualification and training of librarians pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

(3) The State and local governments shall endeavor to enhance the capa- bility of specialized business performance of librarians and shall provide them with the educational opportunities accordingly. Article 7 (Utilization, Provisions, etc. of Libraries) (1) Libraries shall cooperate with other libraries in order to enhance busi- ness efficiency regarding the distribution, administration, utilization, etc. of materials, and to mutually utilize knowledge information. (2) Libraries shall cooperate with various kinds of cultural facilities, such as museums, art galleries, cultural centers, cultural houses, etc., educa- tional facilities, administrative agencies, relevant organizations and local communities to provide the residents with diverse service. (3) University libraries, school libraries, specialized libraries may allow the public to utilize facilities and materials to the extent that there is no obstruction in the performance of the purpose of establishment. Article 8 (Protection of Personal Information of Users) In order to protect personal information of library users, libraries shall devise plans in the following subparagraphs:

1. Matters regarding the enactment of provisions on the collection, adminstration, opening to the public, etc. of the information of users;

2. Matters regarding the performance of education for the library staff; and

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of users.

Article 9 (Donation of Money, etc.)

In order to support in the establishment, facilities, materials and opera- tion of libraries, juristic persons and organizations established pursuant to the Civil Act, and individuals may donate money and other properties to the libraries.

Article 10 (Prohibition of Use of Similar Title)

Any establishment that is not a library pursuant to this Act shall not use the title "library". Article 11 (Relationship with Other Acts)

Except for the cases where there are special provisions in other Acts, the provisions of this Act shall apply to libraries.

CHAPTER SYSTEM FOR FORMULATION AND PROMOTION

OF LIBRARY POLICY

Article 12 (Establishment of Library Information Policy Committee) (1) In order to formulate, deliberate and coordinate important matters regarding library policy, a Library Information Policy Committee (here- inafter referred to as the "Library Committee") shall be established under the direct control of the President.

(2) The Library Committee shall formulate, deliberate and coordinate the matters in the following subparagraphs:

1. Matters regarding the formulation of a comprehensive plan pursuant to Article 14;

2. Matters regarding the system on library;

3. Matters regarding the operation system on national and local libraries;

4. Matters regarding the operational assessment of libraries;

5. Matters regarding narrowing the gap in the access and use of libraries and materials;

6. Matters regarding the training of specialized library personnel; and

7. Other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree for library policy. (3) In order to support in the clerical matters of the Library Committee, a Secretariate shall be established in the Committee and a planning body shall be set up in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in order to perform the functions pursuant to paragraph (2). (4) Matters necessary for the establishment, operation, etc. of the Se- cretariate and the planning body shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

(5) The chairperson may request for the dispatch of public officials of the relevant administrative agency or officers and employees of the rele- vant organization where it is needed for the performance of business of the Secretariate and the planning body. In this case, the head of the organization who has been requested shall comply with it unless there are any special reasons. Article 13 (Composition of Library Committee)

(1) The Library Committee shall consist of 30 members or less including one chairperson and one vice chairperson.

(2) The chairperson shall be appointed by the President from among the members, the Minster of Culture and Tourism shall be the vice chair- person, and the persons in the following subparagraphs shall be the members:

1. The head of such a relevant central administrative agency as pre- scribed by Presidential Decree and the head of an agency corresponding thereto; and

2. A person appointed by the chairperson from among the persons with abundant expert knowledge and experience regarding libraries: Provided, That invited members shall be appointed by the vice chair- person.

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(3) The chairperson shall call and preside over a meeting. (4) Where it is necessary, the chairperson may have the vice chairperson execute his/her duty as proxy.

(5) The term of office for the members pursuant to the provisions of para- graph (2) 2 shall be 2 years, and they may be reappointed for one more term. (6) When a member is unable to execute his/her duty due to an accident or a vacancy has occurred, a new member shall be appointed without delay. In this case, the term of office for the substituting member shall be the remaining term of office for the predecessor member. (7) Matters necessary for the operation, etc. of the Library Committee shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Article 14 (Formulation of Comprehensive Library Development Plan) (1) The chairperson of the Library Committee shall formulate a com- prehensive plan for the development of libraries every 5 years (herein- after referred to as the "comprehensive plan"). (2) The comprehensive plan shall include the matters in the following subparagraphs:

1. Matters regarding the guidelines for library policy;

2. Matters regarding the object and method of promoting library policy: (a) Matters regarding strengthening of the role of libraries; (b) Matters regarding the improvement of environment of libraries; (c) Matters regarding the revitalizing cooperation system of libraries; and (d) Other matters regarding the main measures of library policy; and

3. Matters regarding the duties to promote with emphasis and the cooperation of relevant Ministries, offices, etc.

Article 15 (Formulation, etc. of Annual Execution Plan) (1) The head of a central administrative agency, Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor and Do governor shall formulate an annual execution plan (hereinafter referred to as the "execution plan") based on the comprehensive plan by not later than the end of every De- cember and promote it.

(2) Matters necessary for the formulation and promotion of the execu- tion plan shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Article 16 (Raising Funds)

(1) The State and local governments shall secure funds necessary for the promotion of the comprehensive plan and execution plan.

(2) All or part of the funds necessary for the development of libraries may be contributed or assisted by the Culture and Arts Promotion Fund pursuant to the provisions of Article 17 of the Culture and Arts Promotion Act.

Article 17 (Establishment of Library-Related Association, etc.) (1) The Minister of Culture and Tourism may grant permission to estab- lish a juristic person, such as the library-related association, etc. (here- inafter referred to as the "association, etc.") where it is necessary for the mutual exchange of materials between libraries, study on business cooperation, operation and administration, mutual cooperation with re- lated international organizations, promotion of library service, develop- ment of libraries, upgrading of the quality of staff and promotion of mutual benefit.

(2) The State may support in the expenditures necessary for the opera- tion of the association, etc. pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1).

(3) Except as prescribed by this Act, the provisions of noncommercial corporation in the Civil Act shall apply mutatis mutandis to the associa- tion, etc. 19

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CHAPTER NATIONAL LIBRARY OF KOREA

Article 18 (Establishment, etc.)

(1) The Minister of Culture and Tourism shall set up the National Library of Korea under his/her control as a library representing the State.

(2) Where it is necessary for the efficient business handling and balanced development of district libraries, the National Library of Korea may establish branch libraries according to district and field. (3) Other matters necessary for the organization, operation, etc. of the National Library of Korea shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Article 19 (Duties)

(1) The National Library of Korea shall perform the duties in the fol- lowing subparagraphs:

1. Execution of the related measures according to the comprehensive plan;

2. Collection, provision, preservation and administration of domestic and foreign materials;

3. Preparation and standardization of national bibliographies;

4. Construction of national bibliographic information system through computerization;

5. Guidance, assistance and cooperation to local libraries, such as the education and training of library staff;

6. Exchange and cooperation with foreign libraries;

7. Development, investigation and research of policies for the develop- ment of libraries; and

8. Other services necessary for executing the function as the representing library of the State. (2) The National Library of Korea shall have a library institute (herein- after referred to as the "institute") in order to effectively execute its duties in paragraph (1) 7. (3) The establishment, operation and duties of the institute shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. (4) The National Library of Korea shall cooperate with the National As- sembly Library in order to efficiently execute its duties.

Article 20 (Presentation of Materials)

(1) Where a public agency pursuant to subparagraph 1 of Article 3 of the Act on the Management of Archives has published or manufactured a material, it shall present the material to the National Library of Korea within thirty days after the date of publication or manufacture. The same shall apply when it has published or manufactured an amended or sup- plemented edition. (2) Where a person or an organization other than the public agency pur- suant to the provisions of paragraph (1) has published or manufactured a material, he/she shall present the material to the National Library of Korea within thirty days after the date of publication or manufacture. The same shall apply when he/she has published or manufactured an amended or supplemented edition. (3) The National Library of Korea shall hand over a certificate of presen- tation without delay to the person who has presented a material pursuant to paragraph (2), and shall compensate for the material reasonably.

(4) Matters necessary for the kinds and copies of the material to be pre- sented, and procedure for the presentation and compensation therefor shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. Article 21 (International Standard Serial Number) (1) Any public agency, individual or organization that intends to publish a book or serial publication shall have an international standard serial number (hereinafter referred to as the "serial number") granted by the National Library of Korea with respect to such book or serial publication. (2) In order to efficiently execute the duties referred to in paragraph (1), the National Library of Korea shall mutually cooperate with the relevant institutions, organizations, etc. specializing in the publication, etc.

(3) Matters necessary for granting serial numbers shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. LIBRARY ACT

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CHAPTER PUBLIC LIBRARY

Article 22 (Library Representing District)

(1) The Special Metropolitan City/Metropolitan City/Do/Special Auton- omous Do (hereinafter referred to as the "City/Do") shall establish and operate a library representing the relevant district in order to formulate and execute the measures of library policy for such district and to systematically support in the relevant services.

(2) Matters necessary for the formulation and operation of a library representing the district pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. Article 23 (Duties)

A library representing the district shall execute the duties in the follow- ing subparagraphs:

1. Comprehensive collection, organization, preservation, and provisions of materials on the basis of City/Do;

2. Support to public libraries in the relevant district and execution of cooperative projects;

3. Investigation and research into library duties;

4. Support in the collection of district materials and preservation of materials transferred from other libraries;

5. Support in the activities of material collection and cooperative proj- ects of libraries conducted by the National Library of Korea; and

6. Other duties necessary for a library representing the district. Article 24 (Establishment, etc. of Local Library Information Service Committee) (1) The City/Do shall set up a local library information service com- mittee (hereinafter referred to as the "local library committee") in order to deliberate important matters regarding the balanced development of libraries in the district under its jurisdiction and the narrowing of gap in knowledge and information.

(2) The local library committee shall deliberate the matters in the fol- lowing subparagraphs:

1. Matters regarding the balanced development of local libraries;

2. Matters regarding the narrowing of gap in knowledge and informa- tion by local libraries; and

3. Other matters recognized by the local library committee as necessary for the local library policy. (3) The local library committee shall consist of 15 members or less includ- ing one chairperson and one vice chairperson.

(4) The Mayor/Do governor shall be the chairperson, the head of a library representing the district shall be the vice chairperson, and the members shall be appointed by the chairperson from among the persons with abun- dant expert knowledge and experience in library. (5) The chairperson shall call and preside over a meeting. (6) Where it is necessary, the chairperson may have the vice chairper- son execute his/her duty as proxy.

(7) Matters necessary for the operation of the local library committee shall be stipulated by the Municipal Ordinance of the relevant local government.

Article 25 (Support in Operating Expenses)

The State may support the project expenses in part for the City/Do which has set up a library representing the district for the effective operation of cooperative system between libraries. Article 26 (Presentation of Materials)

(1) Where a local government has published or manufactured a material, it shall present 2 copies of the material to the library representing the district under its jurisdiction within 30 days after the date of publication or manufacture.

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(2) Matters necessary for the kinds of materials to be presented and procedures for the presentation shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Article 27 (Establishment, etc. of Public Libraries) (1) The State or local governments shall establish and foster public li- braries (hereinafter referred to as the "governmental public library") as prescribed by Presidential Decree. (2) A juristic person established pursuant to the Civil Act or other Acts (hereinafter referred to as the "juristic person"), organization or indi- vidual may establish a public library (hereinafter referred to as the "nongovernmental public library").

(3) The governmental public library established pursuant to the provi- sions of paragraph (1) shall use the title "library".

Article 28 (Duties)

A public library shall execute the duties in the following subparagraphs so that it may function as the center of information, culture and educa- tion:

1. Collection, organization, and preservation of materials, and provision thereof for the use of the public;

2. Provision of information needed by the public and provision of in- formation needed for local administration;

3. Formulation and execution of a plan for everyday reading practice;

4. Sponsorship and encouragement of lectures, exhibitions, reading clubs, cultural activities and activities regarding lifelong education;

5. Close cooperation and mutual borrowing and lending of materials with other libraries;

6. Establishment and fosterage of branches in accordance with the char- acter of the district; and

7. Other duties necessary for the execution of the function as a public library. Article 29 (Operation, Support, etc. of Governmental Public Library) (1) The State or a local government may subsidize part of the expenses needed for the establishment and operation of libraries, and the collec- tion of materials, etc. and give support necessary for the balanced development and efficient operation of governmental public libraries. (2) The operating expenses of a governmental public library shall be borne by the local government concerned from its general account.

(3) With respect to a governmental public library established and op- erated by the Superintendent of the Office of Education pursuant to Article 32 of the Local Education Autonomy Act, the local government concerned shall bear part of the operating expenses thereof within the extent of the general account budget. Article 30 (Head of Governmental Public Library and Library Steering Committees) (1) The head of a governmental public library shall be appointed from among the librarians. (2) Any governmental public library shall set up a library steering committee in order to contrive efficient operation of the library concerned and to closely cooperate with various kinds of cultural facilities.

(3) Matters necessary for the composition and operation of the library steering committees pursuant to paragraph (2) shall be stipulated by the Municipal Ordinance of the local government concerned. Article 31 (Registration and Cessation of Nongovernmental Public Library) (1) Where a juristic person, organization, or individual intends to estab- lish a nongovernmental public library, it may apply for registration with the head of Si/Gun/autonomous Gu (hereinafter referred to as the "head of Si/Gun/Gu") as prescribed by Presidential Decree after meeting the standards for facilities, materials, and librarians pursuant to the provi- sions of Articles 5 and 6. In this case, the head of Si/Gun/Gu shall deliver a certificate of registration. (2) Where the founder of a nongovernmental public library who has been registered pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) intends to close down the library concerned, he/she shall return the certificate LIBRARY ACT

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of regis- tration to the head of Si/Gun/Gu.

Article 32 (Assistance, etc. to Nongovernmental Public Libraries) The State or a local government may give assistance necessary for the balanced development and efficient operation of nongovernmental public libraries registered pursuant to the provisions of Article 31 (1).

Article 33 (User Fee)

A public library may collect a fee from the users thereof as prescribed by Presidential Decree: Provided, That the fee of a governmental public library shall be stipulated by the Municipal Ordinance of the local government concerned.

CHAPTER UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

Article 34 (Establishment)

Universities and colleges established pursuant to the provisions of Ar- ticle 2 of the Higher Education Act, and educational institutions having college courses or higher established pursuant to the provisions of other Acts shall set up university libraries.

Article 35 (Duties)

A university library shall execute the duties in the following subpara- graphs necessary for the research and studying activities of professors and students and the enhancement of knowledge and information of staff, etc.:

1. Collection, organization, preservation, and provision of services of various kinds of information and materials necessary for college edu- cation;

2. Support for efficient achievement of curriculums;

3. Cooperation with and provision of services to other libraries and rele- vant agencies; and

4. Other duties necessary for the execution of functions as a university library. Article 36 (Instruction and Supervision)

Any university library shall be subject to the instruction and supervi- sion by the relevant university or by the supervisory authorities of the educational agency concerned as prescribed by the Higher Education Act, the Private School Act and other Acts. CHAPTER SCHOOL LIBRARY

Article 37 (Establishment)

Any school pursuant to Article 2 of the Elementary and Secondary Edu- cation Act shall set up a school library.

Article 38 (Duties)

A school library shall execute the duties in the following subparagraphs in order to assist in the teaching and studying activities of students, teachers, etc.:

1. Collection, organization, preservation, and provision of services of materials necessary for school education;

2. Combined administration and provision for use of the educational materials kept by a school;

3. Development, manufacture, and provision for use of audio-visual materials and multimedia materials;

4. Construction of the information sharing system utilizing information management system and communication network and provision for use of such system;

5. Education of information utilization through the instruction of library use, education on reading, cooperative teaching, etc.; and

6. Other duties necessary for the execution of functions as a school li- brary. 19

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Article 39 (Instruction and Supervision)

Any school library shall be subject to the instruction and supervision by the authorities supervising the relevant school as prescribed by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the Private School Act and other Acts.

CHAPTER SPECIALIZED LIBRARY

Article 40 (Establishment and Cessation)

(1) The State, local government, juristic person, organization or indi- vidual may set up a specialized library.

(2) Where a juristic person, organization or individual intends to set up a specialized library (hereinafter referred to as the "nongovernmental specialized library"), it may apply for registration to the head of Si/Gun/ Gu as prescribed by Presidential Decree after meeting the standards of facilities, materials, and librarians pursuant to the provisions of Articles 5 and 6. In this case, the head of Si/Gun/Gu shall deliver a certificate of registration.

(3) Where the founder of a nongovernmental specialized library registered pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (2) intends to close down the library concerned, he/she shall return the certificate of registration to the head of Si/Gun/Gu.

Article 41 (Duties)

A specialized library shall execute the duties in the following subpara- graphs:

1. Collection, organization, preservation of materials necessary for spe- cialized scholastic and research activities, and provision of use service;

2. Swift and efficient assistance to scholastic and research activities;

3. Various cooperative activities including the exchange of materials with other libraries; and

4. Other duties necessary for the execution of the functions as a special- ized library. Article 42 (Application Mutatis Mutandis)

The provisions of Articles 32 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the non- governmental specialized library registered pursuant to the provisions of Article 40 (2). CHAPTER NARROWING OF GAP

IN KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION

Article 43 (Responsibility of Library)

(1) Libraries shall install facilities, materials and program to narrow the gap in knowledge and information pursuant to Article 10 of the Act on the Narrowing of Gap in Knowledge and Information. (2) Libraries shall take all the necessary measures so that all nationals shall be provided with equitable service of knowledge and information irrespective of their physical, regional, economic and social conditions. (3) Libraries shall endeavor their best to the promotion of access and ease of use for the disabled and the class weak in knowledge and infor- mation prescribed by Presidential Decree (hereinafter referred to as the "class weak in knowledge and information") where they provide facilities and services to narrow the gap in knowledge and information.

Article 44 (Assistance in Narrowing of Gap in Knowledge and Informa- tion) (1) The State and local governments shall take necessary measures so that the class weak in knowledge and information may freely use the facil- ities and services of libraries. (2) Pursuant to the provisions of Article 10 (2) and (3) of the Act on the Narrowing of Gap in Knowledge and Information, the State and local governments may assist part of the necessary finances so that the libraries may equip with materials, facilities, information equipment, softwares, etc. in order to improve LIBRARY ACT

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the access to and using environment of knowl- edge and information for the class weak in knowledge and information.

Article 45 (Establishment and Operation of National Library Assistance Center for the Disabled) (1) In order to assist the library service especially to the disabled from among the class weak in knowledge and information, the national library assistance center for the disabled (hereinafter referred to as the "assis- tance center") shall be set up under the control of the chief executive of the National Library of Korea.

(2) The assistance center shall execute the duties in the following sub- paragraphs:

1. Formulation and generalization of national measures for the service of libraries to the disabled;

2. Formulation of standards and guidance of library for service to the disabled;

3. Manufacture and distribution of reading materials, teaching aids, instruction for use, etc. for the disabled;

4. Research and development of information service and special equip- ment for the disabled;

5. Education of expert staff in charge of information service for the dis- abled;

6. Cooperation with domestic and foreign libraries for information ser- vice for the disabled; and

7. Other duties regarding library service necessary for the disabled. (3) Matters necessary for the establishment, operation and duties of the assistance center shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

CHAPTER SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS

Article 46 (Delegation and Entrustment of Authority) Part of the authority of the Minister of Culture and Tourism pursuant to this Act may be delegated to the Mayor/Do governor, or entrusted to the association or relevant organization. In this case, the Minister of Culture and Tourism may assist the operating expense including busi- ness expenses to the association, organization, etc. for the execution of entrusted duties. Article 47 (Fine for Negligence)

Any person who has violated the provisions of Article 20 (2) shall be punished by a fine for negligence equivalent to an amount equal to 10 times or less of the marked price (where the material is not for sale, the prime cost of the publication material) of the relevant material. Article 48 (Procedure for Collection and Imposition of Fine for Negli- gence) (1) The fine for negligence pursuant to the provisions of Article 47 shall be imposed and collected by the Minister of Culture and Tourism as prescribed by Presidential Decree. (2) Any person who is dissatisfied with the disposition of the fine for negligence pursuant to paragraph (1) may raise an objection to the Min- ister of Culture and Tourism within 30 days after he/she has received the notification of disposition.

(3) Where the person who is subject to the disposition of the fine for neg- ligence pursuant to paragraph (1) has raised an objection pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (2), the Minister of Culture and Tourism shall notify the relevant court of the fact without delay and the court which has been notified shall try the case of the fine for negligence pursuant to the Non-Contentious Case Litigation Procedure Act.

(4) Where neither is an objection raised within the period pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (2), nor is a fine for negligence paid, it shall be collected according to the examples of disposition of national taxes in arrears.

ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

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This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promul- gation. Article 2 (Transitional Measures concerning Registration, etc. of Li- brary) The libraries and reading centers registered or reported pursuant to the former Libraries and Reading Promotion Act at the time when this Act

enters into force shall be deemed to have been registered or reported pur- suant to this Act. Article 3 (Transitional Measures concerning Library Association, etc.) The association, etc. established pursuant to Article 14 of the former Libraries and Reading Promotion Act at the time when this Act enters into force shall be deemed as an organization established pursuant to this Act: Provided, That the guidance and supervision over the "Federa- tion of Saemaul Mini-Libraries" shall be executed by the Minister of Government Administration and Home Affairs in consultation with the Minister of Culture and Tourism.

Article 4 (Transitional Measures concerning Administrative Disposition, etc.) The registration executed by administrative agencies, such as the Min- ister of Culture and Tourism, etc., acts or all kinds of reports of other administrative agencies, or acts against other administrative agencies pursuant to the former provisions at the time when this Act enters into force shall be deemed as the acts by administrative agencies or acts against administrative agencies pursuant to this Act. Article 5 Omitted.

Article 6 (Relationship with Other Acts and Subordinate Statutes) Where the Libraries and Reading Promotion Act has been cited in other Acts and subordinate statutes at the time when this Act enters into force, the Library Act shall be deemed to have been cited. ADDENDA

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Act shall enter into force on January 1, 2007. (Proviso Omitted.) Articles 2 through 9 Omitted.

Reproduced from Statutes of the Republic of Korea Copyright 1997 by the Korea Legislation Research Institute, Seoul, Korea