273Who can commence proceedings

273 Who can commence proceedings (1) A proceeding for an offence against this Act may be brought by: (a) the CEO or a person authorised by the CEO; or (b) an environmental officer. (2) 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: (i) section 34; (ii) section 54; (iii) if the request was made by the NT EPA – section 151; (iv) section 198; (v) if the relevant person is the NT EPA – section 260; (vi) if the relevant offence is an offence mentioned in subparagraphs (i) to (v) – section 265; (b) otherwise – the CEO.