No political subdivision of this state shall be party to a library agreement which provides for the construction or maintenance of a library pursuant to article III (c) 7. of the compact, or pledge its credit in support of such a library, or contribute to the capital financing thereof except after compliance with any laws applicable to such political subdivision, including but not limited to those relating to or governing capital expenditures, the pledging of credit, and the appropriation of public moneys to nonpublic persons and organizations.