(a) Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, this subtitle applies to:
(1) each unit in the Executive Branch of the State government; and
(2) each unit that:
(i) is created by public general law; and
(ii) operates in at least 2 counties.
(b) This subtitle does not apply to:
(1) a unit in the Legislative Branch of the State government;
(2) a unit in the Judicial Branch of the State government;
(3) a board of license commissioners;
(4) the Rural Maryland Council; or
(5) the Military Department.