Bill, these exceptions apply to the "main rule" which I believe are the key words here.
2001 NFPA Style Manual. See Section 2.6 Exceptions. (from Joe's input)
2.6.1 Placement and Order. Exceptions shall
immediately follow the MAIN RULE to which they apply.
If the exception does not apply, you cannot use it to change the main rule. These exceptions are for those isolated cases not within the main rule which is the entire rule.
So I believe bathrooms can have dedicated outlets - if not change the wording of the code to clarify this exception, and the numerous others within the code.
