Power of taxation; exemptions from taxation

ARTICLE XVI\n Taxation\n Section 1. The power of taxation shall never be surrendered, suspended\nor contracted away, except as to securities issued for public purposes\npursuant to law. Any laws which delegate the taxing power shall specify\nthe types of taxes which may be imposed thereunder and provide for their\nreview.\n Exemptions from taxation may be granted only by general laws.\nExemptions may be altered or repealed except those exempting real or\npersonal property used exclusively for religious, educational or\ncharitable purposes as defined by law and owned by any corporation or\nassociation organized or conducted exclusively for one or more of such\npurposes and not operating for profit.\n