(a) In accordance with the provisions of § 4-38d, all functions, powers and duties of the Commissioner of Revenue Services under chapters 203, 204 and 204a are transferred to the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, and wherever the words “Commissioner of Revenue Services” or “commissioner” are used in said chapters, the words “Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management” or “secretary”, whichever is appropriate, are substituted in lieu thereof.

(b) The Office of Policy and Management shall constitute a successor department to the Department of Revenue Services, in accordance with the provisions of sections 4-38d and 4-39, with respect to all functions, powers and duties of the Department of Revenue Services under said chapters 203, 204 and 204a.