§ 40-12. Exceptions.

This article shall not be considered as prohibiting the exercising or training of dogs as permitted by N.J.S.A. 23:4-25 nor to hunting dogs lawfully used during hunting season while under the control of the owner, lessee or custodian. No provision of this article shall be construed to apply to federal, state, county or municipal governments, agencies thereof or agricultural stations or schools maintained thereby; or to medical societies, universities, colleges, philanthropic institutions incorporated or authorized to do business in this state and having among their corporate purposes investigation into the causes, nature, prevention and cure of diseases in humans and animals; or corporations or societies incorporated or organized for the purpose of the enforcement of all laws enacted for the protection of dumb animals.