This section applies to a motor carrier providing transportation for hire by or through contract with a public authority, or a federal, State, district, or municipal transportation agency. A motor carrier subject to this section: is also subject to §§ 5–101 and 5–304 of this article; and except as provided in § 9–201(b)(7) of this subtitle, shall obtain a motor carrier permit under § 9–201 of this subtitle. A motor carrier permit issued to a motor carrier subject to this section may be: subject to conditions under § 9–203 of this subtitle; and suspended, revoked, or subsequently denied under § 9–204 of this subtitle. Except as provided in this section, the provisions of this division do not apply to a motor carrier subject to this section.