(a) The commission may adopt guidelines or other standards at a commission business meeting to implement this chapter. The Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) does not apply to the adoption of the guidelines or other standards adopted by the commission to implement this chapter. Before adopting or revising the guidelines or other standards, the commission must provide an opportunity for public comment and at least one public workshop.
(b) The commission may require a form to be submitted and signed under penalty of perjury to carry out the purposes of this chapter. A form shall be adopted in the format and manner prescribed by the commission.