Decl. of Rights, Art. XXIII
No taxes without consent
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Taxes, Money & Commerce
Declaration of Rights
Official text rightpowerlimitif conditionlegal term
No subsidy, charge, tax, impost, or duties, ought to be established, fixed, laid, or levied, under any pretext whatsoever, without the consent of the people or their representatives in the legislature.
Simplified explanation
No subsidy, charge, tax, impost or duties ought to be established, fixed, laid or levied, under any pretext, without the consent of the people or their representatives in the legislature.