The division of taxation may arrange for the importation and payment of the sale price of the imported article. In case it does so, it shall cause the importation to be made in a manner that it will have an opportunity to examine and inspect the articles imported. All sums paid to the division of taxation, excepting sums for the payment of the sale price, shall be turned over to the general treasurer for the use of the state.

History of Section.
P.L. 1933, ch. 2013, § 39; P.L. 1934, ch. 2088, § 10; G.L. 1938, ch. 164, § 11; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 120; G.L. 1956, § 3-4-3; P.L. 1996, ch. 100, art. 36, § 6.