Exemptions to the provisions set forth in this act are as follows:
(a) Institutions accredited by the American zoo and aquarium association or the zoological association of America shall be exempt from K.S.A. 32-1302 and 32-1303 , and amendments thereto.
(b) A wildlife sanctuary registered with the local animal control authority shall be exempt from K.S.A. 32-1302 , and amendments thereto.
(c) The Kansas department of wildlife and parks, or a person issued a permit by the secretary pursuant to K.S.A. 32-952 , and amendments thereto, shall be exempt from this act.
(d) A licensed or accredited research or medical institution shall be exempt from K.S.A. 32-1302 and 32-1303 , and amendments thereto.
(e) A United States department of agriculture licensed exhibitor of dangerous regulated animals while transporting or as part of a circus, carnival, rodeo or fair shall be exempt from this act.