(a) General rule.— The department may not utilize the services of employees of the department as hearing officers with respect to the following activities and proceedings of the department:

1. (1) Appeals from the department's denial or recall of an occupational limited license.
2. (2) Appeals from the department's cancellation, denial or recall of a probationary license.
3. (3) Requests for record review under 75 Pa.C.S. § 1516 (relating to department records).
4. (4) Hearings to request credit toward serving driving privilege or vehicle registration suspensions.
5. (5) Appeals from the department's refusal to issue a certificate of title for reasons other than failure to pay a required fee or tax in connection with or resulting from the acquisition or use of a vehicle.
6. (6) Any other matter as determined by the department by regulation.