(a) In lieu of proceeding by administrative process, the commission patrolmen or any law enforcement officer may proceed by uniform appearance ticket regarding any violation of ECL, article 43 or 71, title 33, or rules or regulations promulgated thereunder, against any person having the culpable mental states defined in section 15.05 of the Penal Law.

(b) In such case, the procedures and forms specified in Part 640 of this Title shall apply.