All fines paid in money which are imposed through the agency of any humane society (or society for the prevention of cruelty to animals and children) under the provisions of this Code, shall, when collected, be transferred by the comptroller to the credit of such societies to be applied to their support, and all fines imposed through the agency of any special policeman appointed on the application of such society shall be regarded as imposed through the agency of such society; provided, however, that such society shall be incorporated under and by virtue of the laws of the state.
(Prior code § 7-24)