Except as otherwise provided in this title or §§ 10–14A–03 and 10–14B–03 of the State Government Article, an individual shall have a license before the individual does business as a dealer in the State. Except those pawnbrokers who are exempt from State licensing under § 12–102(c) of this title or §§ 10–14A–03 and 10–14B–03 of the State Government Article, all pawnbrokers must be licensed as dealers.