California Code, Government Code - GOV § 27399

(a) Nothing in this article shall be construed to authorize any state agency to administer any of the processes or procedures relating to the business of the county recorders of the state in any manner not otherwise specifically set forth in this article.

(b) The authority granted in this article is in addition to any other authority or obligation under state or federal law.

(c) Nothing in this article shall be construed to repeal or affect Section 27279, 27279.1, 27279.2, 27297.6, 27387.1, or 27399.7, or the authority of the Counties of Orange and San Bernardino to act under those provisions.