The general assembly shall annually appropriate such sum as it may deem necessary for the purpose of suitable equipment and for operating expenses, maintenance, and supplies.

History of Section.
P.L. 1925, ch. 588, § 17; P.L. 1935, ch. 2250, § 149; G.L. 1938, ch. 8, § 18; G.L. 1956, § 42-28-32.