Return of confiscated goods.

The board may in its discretion return any goods confiscated under this chapter or any part thereof when it is shown that there was no intention to violate the provisions of this chapter; provided, that when any goods, merchandise or other property are confiscated under the provisions of this chapter, the board may, in its discretion, return such goods to the parties from whom they are confiscated if and when such parties shall pay to the board or its duly authorized representative an amount equal to the tax due under this chapter on the goods confiscated and, in such cases, no advertisement shall be made or notices posted in connection with said confiscation.

(Acts 1936-37, Ex. Sess., No. 66, p. 40; Code 1940, T. 29, §52.)