Section 40-18-51 Applicability of lien provisions; disposition of collections; collection prior to delinquency.
Section 40-18-51
Applicability of lien provisions; disposition of collections; collection prior to delinquency.
In every respect herein specified in this chapter, returns for the levy and collection of the taxes herein provided for shall be subject to the lien provisions of this title.
All income taxes collected by the Department of Revenue shall be as soon as practicable turned over to the Treasurer and his receipt taken therefor.
The Department of Revenue shall not take any action to collect any income tax before the same becomes delinquent, except in cases of emergency where delayed action might result in the loss of such taxes.
(Acts 1935, No. 194, p. 256; Code 1940, T. 51, §418.)