Section 8605. Applicability

(a) Nothing contained in this article shall be
  construed to alter or modify the other provisions of this chapter  where
  applicable to actions other than actions against the state.
    (b) Nothing contained in this article shall be deemed to authorize the
  institution  of  a  civil  action for the sole purpose of obtaining fees
  incurred by a party to an administrative proceeding.
    (c) Nothing contained in this article shall  affect  or  preclude  the
  right  of  any  party  to  recover  fees or other expenses authorized by
  common law or by any other statute, law or rule.