All lumber brought by water or imported, discharged or delivered in this state, whether on the land or into a boat or vessel, except as provided in this chapter, shall be surveyed and measured according to the provisions of this chapter.

History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 9; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-11.