In lieu of ordering the destruction of intoxicating liquors forfeited to the state, the court may, in its discretion, order the beverages disposed of to state or charitable institutions for use by them for medicinal purposes.

History of Section.
P.L. 1932, ch. 1857, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 172, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 3-12-13.