When a collector who is delinquent in the collection and payment of State taxes dies, the State Treasurer may give notice to one of the selectboard of the amount of such taxes in arrears and request payment thereof. If such taxes are not paid within 30 days thereafter, such Treasurer may issue an extent against the goods and chattels of the inhabitants of such town, and the same shall be collected as hereinafter provided in this chapter in case of an extent against the inhabitants of a town.