I.-The possession, without a duly justified medical reason, of one or more prohibited substances or methods set by order of the Minister for Sport is punishable by one year’s imprisonment and a fine of €3,750.
This order lists the non-specified substances and methods identified on the list of bans mentioned in article L. 232-9.
II – The following are punishable by five years’ imprisonment and a fine of €75,000:
1° The prescription, administration, application, transfer or offer to athletes, without a duly justified medical reason, of the substances or methods mentioned in article L. 232-9, or facilitating or encouraging their use;
2° The production, manufacture, import, export, transport, possession or acquisition for use by an athlete, without a duly justified medical reason, of one or more of the substances or methods on the list mentioned in the last paragraph of article L. 232-9;
3° Falsifying, destroying or damaging any element relating to the test, sample or analysis.
The penalties provided for in this II are increased to seven years’ imprisonment and a fine of €150,000 when the acts are committed by an organised gang, within the meaning of article 132-71 of the Criminal Code, or when they are committed against a minor or by a person with authority over one or more athletes.