Sec. 42-24. - Acceptance of gifts by trustees.

In case of any bequest, legacy or gift to or in favor of a public library, the trustees are hereby authorized and empowered to accept the gift in behalf of and for the use of the library, and their receipt shall be a full and sufficient discharge and release to any executor, administrator or other person authorized to make the payment of such gift.

(Code 1986, § 17-140)