(1) This part does not supersede, limit, or otherwise affect the emergency preparedness act, Act No. 390 of the Public Acts of 1976, being section 30.401 to 30.420 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, or Act No. 151 of the Public Acts of 1953, being section 30.261 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, dealing with licenses for professional, mechanical, or other skills for persons performing civil defense, emergency, or disaster functions under those acts.

    (2) A reference in any law to former Act No. 290 of the Public Acts of 1976; former Act No. 288 of the Public Acts of 1976; former Act No. 330 of the Public Acts of 1976; or former part 32, 203, or 207 of this act shall be considered a reference to this part.