When the needs of the investigation so require and for the sole purpose of establishing violations of the anti-doping rules mentioned in 1° and 2° of II of article L. 232-9 and in 1°, 2° and 3° of article L. 232-10, to seek evidence and identify the perpetrators and accomplices, investigators may, with the written authorisation of the Secretary General and the Public Prosecutor, and without being held criminally liable, acquire, import, transport or possess prohibited substances or methods appearing on the list of prohibitions mentioned in article L. 232-9, with the exception of narcotics, where applicable by applying the provisions of article L. 232-18-5.
These acts may not constitute incitement to commit an offence, failing which they shall be null and void.
The authorisation of the Secretary General and the Public Prosecutor shall be placed in the case file.