It is hereby found, determined and declared that the creation of the corporation and the carrying out of its purposes is in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state and is a public purpose, and that the corporation will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by this title. The corporation and its operations, property and moneys shall be free and exempt from taxation of every kind by the city and the state and any subdivision thereof. Except as hereinabove provided and except as may otherwise specifically be provided, nothing contained in this title shall confer exemption from any tax, assessment or fee upon any person, firm, corporation or other entity, or upon the obligations of any of them.
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