The cost of collecting the taxes imposed by this chapter, except the cost of license plates, shall be paid by the commissioner, and for the purpose he shall withhold from the first sums collected hereunder a sum not to exceed $250,000.00.  

Amended by Acts 1950, No. 20, §1; Acts 1954, No. 425, §1; Acts 1957, No. 17, §1; Acts 1972, No. 96, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1973.