(a) The provisions of this article apply to all actions, proceedings, and causes of action set forth in this article, whether commenced or alleged by the filing of a petition, complaint, cross-complaint, complaint in intervention, or otherwise.
(b) Nothing in this article shall be deemed or construed to create any cause of action in or to confer standing to sue upon any person, entity, public officer, or agency in the State of California, or any other public officer or agency.