The following persons are expressly exempted from the payment of any license fees:
A. 
Non-profit-making vendor.
B. 
Any person honorably discharged from the military service of the United States, possessing a peddler's license issued in conformity with N.J.S.A. 45:24-9 and 10.
C. 
Any person who is an exempt fireman, as defined by N.J.S.A. 45:24-9 and 10, possessing a license in conformity with said law.
D. 
Any other person holding a license or permit issued under any legislation of the United States government or by a state agency pursuant to statute.
E. 
Any person claiming an exemption: under Subsection D of this section shall indicate the status claimed upon the application or as an exempt fireman or veteran pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:24-9 and 10 shall exhibit to the Chief of Police or officer in charge of police headquarters a copy of the license issued by the Clerk of the county pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:24-10.