(1) Repealed.
(2) On and after September 1, 2002, nothing in sections 23-52-107 to 23-52-113 shall constitute any authority to enter into any contract which in any way creates any debt or obligation upon the state on account of the construction of such buildings or improvements; but buildings and improvements erected on any such lands under the control of the board of trustees and devoted to the uses of the college under the terms of sections 23-52-107 to 23-52-113 and the leasehold interest shall be exempt from taxation so far as permitted by the state constitution.