The state tax commissioner is charged with the administration of this chapter. The tax commissioner may prescribe all rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, necessary and advisable for the proper and efficient administration of this chapter. The collection of this motor vehicle excise tax must be carried out by the director of the department of transportation who shall act as the agent of the state tax commissioner and who is subject to all rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, that may be prescribed by the tax commissioner. The provisions of this chapter may not be construed as preventing the collection of motor vehicle excise taxes by the tax commissioner when additional motor vehicle excise taxes are determined by the tax commissioner to be due for a lease, option to renew, or similar provision, or combination thereof, as provided under section 57-40.3-02.1 and in the course of any audit carried on by the tax commissioner. The director of the department of transportation shall furnish sufficient information to the tax commissioner, relating to all license or title applications for mobile homes or housetrailers purchased outside of the state of North Dakota for use in this state, to enable the tax commissioner to collect use tax on such mobile homes or housetrailers.