The rights, requirements, and procedures set forth in these regulations shall not apply to any penalty assessment or stop order issued pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.1, nor shall they modify, restrict, or otherwise affect the Labor Commissioner's authority to assess penalties or issue stop orders pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.1 upon determining that a contractor or subcontractor has or currently is engaged in public work without being registered in accordance with the requirements of Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.