(a) 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.

(b) A motor carrier subject to this section:

(1) is also subject to §§ 5-101 and 5-304 of this article; and

(2) except as provided in § 9-201(b)(7) of this subtitle, shall obtain a motor carrier permit under § 9-201 of this subtitle.

(c) A motor carrier permit issued to a motor carrier subject to this section may be:

(1) subject to conditions under § 9-203 of this subtitle; and

(2) suspended, revoked, or subsequently denied under § 9-204 of this subtitle.

(d) Except as provided in this section, the provisions of this division do not apply to a motor carrier subject to this section.