Arizona Laws 41-151.22. Privacy of user records; violation; classification; definition
A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, a library or library system supported by public monies may not allow disclosure of any record or other information, including e-books, that identifies a user of library services as requesting or obtaining specific materials or services or as otherwise using the library.
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 3 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 41-151.22
- including: means not limited to and is not a term of exclusion. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
B. Records may be disclosed:
1. If necessary, for the reasonable operation of the library.
2. On written consent of the user.
3. On receipt of a court order.
4. If required by law.
C. Any person who knowingly discloses any record or other information in violation of this section is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor.
D. For the purposes of this section, "e-book" means a book composed in or converted to digital format for display on a computer screen or handheld device.