(1) The procedures contained within this subchapter govern contested case proceedings conducted by the department pursuant to Title 85, chapter 2, parts 1 through 4, MCA.

(2) The attorney general's model rules for conducting contested case proceedings, adopted by the department at ARM 36.2.101, shall not apply to proceedings conducted by the department pursuant to Title 85, chapter 2, MCA, and are superseded for that purpose only.