(a) All assets and properties of the center, the income therefrom, and all other income of the center are exempt from any form of taxation in the State of Alabama whether imposed by the state, a county, or a municipality.
(b) All gifts, grants, devises, and bequests to the center by individuals, associations, corporations, and other business entities are exempt from all county and municipal taxes, and are deductible from state income taxes in accordance with Section 40-18-15 and other applicable law.