Who can commence proceedings
273 Who can commence proceedings
A proceeding for an offence against this Act may be brought by:
the CEO or a person authorised by the CEO; or
an environmental officer.
An environmental officer other than a police officer must obtain the consent of the following before commencing the proceeding:
(
a) the
NT EPA in relation to an offence against any of the following provisions:
section 34;
section 54;
if the request was made by the NT EPA – section 151;
section 198;
if the relevant person is the NT EPA – section 260;
if the relevant offence is an offence mentioned in subparagraphs (i) to (v) – section 265;
otherwise – the CEO.
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