(1) All proceedings conducted under this chapter shall be subject to the provisions of chapter
34.05 RCW unless otherwise provided for in this chapter.
(2) Rule-making proceedings conducted under this chapter are exempt from compliance with RCW
34.05.310, chapter
19.85 RCW, the regulatory fairness act, and RCW
43.135.055 when the adoption of the rules is determined by a referendum vote of the affected parties.