(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, an autonomous vehicle converter may sell, transfer, lease, offer for sale, or resell:
(1) A converted autonomous vehicle; or
(2) A motor vehicle purchased by an autonomous vehicle converter with the intent to convert the motor vehicle into a converted autonomous vehicle.
(b) An autonomous vehicle converter may not be licensed under this title as a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch or as a dealer.