The provisions of these regulations, insofar as they are substantially the same as regulations of the board superseded hereby and relating to the same subject matter, shall be construed as restatements and continuations and not as new enactments. Rights, privileges, and remedies accrued under any regulations superseded by these regulations are continued in full force and effect unless abolished by some contrary provision herein.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 23