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Washington Administrative Code

Title 478 WAC – University of Washington

Chapter 478–168 WAC: Regulations for the University of Washington Libraries

WAC 478–168–390: Failure to pay library charges and misuse of library privileges.


(1) Failure to pay library charges and/or return library material may result in:
  (a) Holds being placed on student records.
  (b) Cancellation or blocking of registration for students.
  (c) Collection processing by the libraries and/or campus agencies designated by the University of Washington. Such accounts may also be reported to credit bureaus and/or litigation instituted.
  (d) Revocation of borrowing privileges.
  (e) Civil or criminal action against the borrower.
  (f) Any combination thereof.
(2) Misuse of library privileges may result in revocation of borrowing privileges by the dean of university libraries or his/her designee.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130, 28B.15.031 and University of Washington Board of Regent's Standing Orders, Chapter 1, Section 2. 05-21-133, § 478-168-390, filed 10/19/05, effective 11/19/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130. 04-13-087, § 478-168-390, filed 6/17/04, effective 9/21/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.031 and 28B.20.130. 95-14-045, § 478-168-390, filed 6/28/95, effective 9/18/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.20.130(1). 79-10-016 (Order 79-4), § 478-168-390, filed 9/7/79; Order 73-1, § 478-168-390, filed 1/8/73.]