(1) It shall be unlawful for any person not to comply with any rule or regulation promulgated by the Department, unless expressly waived by these rules and regulations. (5.1)

(2) Veterinary hospitals and municipal and county shelters shall be exempt from the provisions of these rules and regulations that apply to commercial facilities, except that any area of a veterinary hospital serving as a commercial kennel, cattery or groomery shall not be exempt. (5.2)

(3) Sections 24-10-108 through 24-10-111 shall apply only to commercial facilities. (5.3)

(4) Any exceptions allowed by the Department to the requirements of these regulations shall be only by written approval of the Department. (5.4)