(a) The department may adopt regulations to carry out this article. Notwithstanding any provisions of law, regulations adopted by the department pursuant to Chapter 2.3 (commencing with Section 450.1) of Division 2 of Title 23 of the California Code of Regulations that are in effect on November 6, 1996, may be used to carry out this article.
(b) Not more than 3 percent of the total amount deposited in the subaccount may be used to pay the costs incurred in connection with the administration of this article.