(1) In a situation where the provisions of either 41-3-101 , MCA et seq., relating to child abuse and neglect or 52-3-801 , MCA et seq., relating to abuse, neglect or exploitation of a person with a developmental disability are determined to be applicable, the requirements of these rules may be followed only to the extent that they are not in conflict with the provisions of those laws and rules adopted to effectuate those laws.

(2) Problem behaviors of individuals resulting in either harm to self, others or property or the threat of harm to self, others or property are subject to the reporting requirements in ARM 37.34.1506. If staff must use emergency aversive procedures, as defined and provided in ARM 37.34.1401, et seq., for modification of those behaviors, they must be handled in accord with the aversive procedures in those rules at ARM 37.34.1401, et seq.