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Article L131-9 of the French Sports Code

In compliance with the contract of republican commitment mentioned in article L. 131-8, approved sports federations participate in the implementation of public service missions relating to the development and democratisation of physical and sporting activities.

They may not delegate all or part of the public service tasks entrusted to them, except to the professional leagues set up pursuant to article L. 132-1.

Any agreement to the contrary is deemed null and void.

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Article L131-9

Dans le respect du contrat d’engagement républicain mentionné à l’article L. 131-8, les fédérations sportives agréées participent à la mise en oeuvre des missions de service public relatives au développement et à la démocratisation des activités physiques et sportives.

Elles ne peuvent déléguer tout ou partie de l’exercice des missions de service public qui leur sont confiées si ce n’est au bénéfice des ligues professionnelles constituées en application de l’article L. 132-1.

Toute convention contraire est réputée nulle et non écrite.

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