Proceedings for the suspension, revocation, or denial of licenses or special permits under this chapter shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the state department shall have all the powers granted by such provisions. In the event of conflict between the provisions of this chapter and such provisions of the Government Code, the provisions of the Government Code shall prevail.