The restrictions, prohibitions or permitted uses established pursuant to the Habitat Protection Act do not apply to:
A. public employees acting in the scope of their employment;
B. valid licensees, permittees, lessees or their assignees or designees, of state agencies or public land management agencies, when traveling in the areas or for the specific purposes for which such licenses, permits, leases, assignments or designations were issued or granted; and
C. emergency situations such as fire or other disasters, or where necessary to protect life or property.