(1) This chapter contains model rules for adjudicative proceedings authorized to be conducted under the authority of a board having disciplining authority under the Uniform Disciplinary Act, chapter 18.130 RCW. Each board may adopt these rules as contained in this chapter or as modified.

(2) This chapter, as modified and adopted by the board, applies to adjudicative proceedings authorized to be conducted under the authority of the board.

(3) The rules in this chapter are the exclusive rules governing adjudicative proceedings under the jurisdiction of the board.

(4) To the extent that these rules differ by inclusion, deletion, or content from the model rules adopted by the chief administrative law judge pursuant to RCW 34.05.250, this chapter shall prevail in order to provide a process consistent with the organization of the department and the board.

(5) Where a provision of this chapter conflicts with another chapter of Title 246 WAC, the provision of this chapter shall prevail.

(6) Where a provision of this chapter conflicts with a provision of the Revised Code of Washington, the statute shall prevail.