§ 383. Jurisdiction to impose civil penalties. a. Such local law may authorize such bureau to (1) conduct proceedings for the adjudication of those code or ordinance violations described in section three hundred eighty of this article for which civil penalties may be imposed, and (2) to render decisions and orders and impose the civil penalties provided under law for such violations.

b. No person subject to any charges may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment upon being found guilty thereof, nor may an administrative law judge order the arrest or detention of any person, nor may an administrative law judge deprive any person of a right to counsel.