3.140.570   Exemptions.
   A.   Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as permitting the levy of an assessment upon any property when such levy would be in violation of either the Constitution of the United States or the state of California.
   B.   Assessments permitted pursuant to the authority of this chapter shall not be levied upon the federal government, the state government, any state agency or any local governmental agency or any other firm or entity which is otherwise exempt by the State Constitution or state law from the payment of ad valorem property taxes. However, any government entity may make a contribution to the Franklin Villa assessment district. (Prior code § 86.11.1100)