2965 - Exclusions.

     § 2965.  Exclusions.        (a)  General rule.--The provisions of sections 2930 (relating     to propagating permits), 2962(a) (relating to exotic wildlife     dealer permits), 2963(a) (relating to exotic wildlife possession     permits) and 2964(a) (relating to menagerie permits) shall not     apply to any:            (1)  Public zoological garden which receives government        grants or appropriations.            (2)  Private zoological park or garden which is open to        the public and is accredited by the American Association of        Zoological Parks and Aquariums.            (3)  Nationally recognized circus.        (b)  Specific exclusion for exotic wildlife dealer permits.--     The provisions of section 2962(a) shall not apply to any     individual, partnership, association or corporation which holds     a permit issued pursuant to section 2964, providing the purchase     or sale of exotic wildlife or other authorized transaction is     conducted for the sole purpose of maintaining stock for the     menagerie.        Cross References.  Section 2965 is referred to in section     2962 of this title.