(a) The Legislature has determined that it is in the public interest for consumer protection and service that all manufactured housing dealers and salespersons licensed under the provisions of this part comply with the continuing education requirements adopted by department regulations pursuant to this article. The provisions of this article shall not apply to those persons licensed only to sell commercial coaches.
(b) The department shall adopt regulations implementing this article as emergency regulations in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. For the purposes of the Administrative Procedure Act, the adoption of the regulations shall be deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, or general welfare.