Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a State public body may not make an exception for the Annapolis Authority to a law, a rule, a regulation, or an ordinance that: operates in the City of Annapolis; and relates to: licensure; or the inspection of real property. A State public body may, for the Annapolis Authority: extend the time period, within an inspection cycle, for the reinspection of a unit that fails an initial inspection; or waive a fee or fine that is associated with the licensure or inspection of real property.