Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to apply to any agricultural cooperative association which deals only with its members and organized pursuant to the provisions of chapter 13 of this Title (s. 4:13-1 et seq.), or the provisions of an act entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation and regulation of cooperative agricultural associations, either with or without capital stock," approved February 28, 1924.
Cooperative agricultural associations exempted by this section shall register with the Department of Agriculture and be issued exempt agent identification cards.