No proceedings under the provisions of this chapter shall affect any right or title of the state to any lands, unless it consents to become a party to the proceedings.

History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 266, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 331, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 382, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 593, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 34-9-7.