When an athlete has been the subject of a disciplinary decision relating to the fight against doping and this decision has not become final, the Minister responsible for sport may, as a precautionary measure and by reasoned decision, issue a provisional suspension from one of the lists appearing in article L. 221-2. The athlete is given the opportunity, by any means, to comment on this measure, the duration of which may not extend beyond the time when the disciplinary decision becomes final. The duration of the provisional suspension is deducted from the duration of the suspension that the Minister responsible for sport may subsequently impose.
The rights obtained prior to this suspension are maintained until any final sanction of withdrawal or suspension.