Section 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. 1986, July 8, P.L. 442, No. 93, § 1, effective 7/1/1987.