N.Y. Tax Law § 274: Contracts for dies; expenses, how paid

§ 274. Contracts for dies; expenses, how paid. The tax commission is

hereby directed to make, enter into and execute for and in behalf of the

state such contract or contracts for dies, plates and printing necessary

for the manufacture of the stamps provided for by this article, and

provide such stationery and clerk hire together with such books and

blanks as in its discretion may be necessary for putting into operation

the provisions of this article; the tax commission shall be the

custodian of all stamps, dies, plates or other material or thing

furnished by it and used in the manufacture of such state tax stamps,

and all expenses incurred by it and under its direction in carrying out

the provisions of this article shall be paid to it by the state

treasurer from any moneys appropriated for such purpose.