This subchapter applies to all statutory public benefit limited partnerships, as defined in § 17-1202(a) of this title. If a limited partnership is formed as or elects to become a statutory public benefit limited partnership in the manner prescribed in this section, it shall be subject in all respects to the provisions of this chapter, except to the extent this subchapter imposes additional or different requirements, in which case such additional or different requirements shall apply, and notwithstanding § 17-1101 of this title or any other provision of this title, such additional or different requirements imposed by this subchapter may not be altered in the partnership agreement. If a limited partnership is not formed as a statutory public benefit limited partnership, it may become a statutory public benefit limited partnership in the manner specified in its partnership agreement or by amending its partnership agreement and certificate of limited partnership to comply with the requirements of this subchapter.