For purposes of applying the provisions of this chapter:
(1) A levy by or for a port district pursuant to *RCW
53.36.100 shall be treated in the same manner as a separate regular property tax levy made by or for a separate taxing district; and
(2) The first levy by or for a port district pursuant to *RCW
53.36.100 after April 1, 1982, shall not be subject to RCW
84.55.010.