History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 86, § 4; G.L. 1909, ch. 101, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 113, § 4; P.L. 1938, ch. 187, § 4; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2752, § 21; P.L. 1969, ch. 128, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1999, ch. 103, § 2; P.L. 1999, ch. 274, § 2. The repeal by chapter 103 is effective June 24, 1999, and the repeal by chapter 274 is effective July 2, 1999. For present similar provisions, see § 16-26-3.1.