BOOK II: PLAYERS IN SPORT

The veterinarians mentioned in the second paragraph of article L. 241-4 are approved by the French Anti-Doping Agency.

The approval of the persons mentioned in article L. 232-11 and in the second paragraph of article L. 241-4 takes effect after they have taken an oath in accordance with the procedures set out in article R. 232-70. Approval is granted for a period of five years. The French Anti-Doping Agency ensures that approved persons comply with the obligations associated with their role. Approval is withdrawn by the French Anti-Doping…

In the mission orders, the director of the inspection department designates the approved veterinarian responsible for the inspection as well as the procedures for designating the animals inspected, such as random selection, ranking or the establishment of a new record. If lots are drawn, they must be drawn from all participants in the competition, event or training. The number of animals to be selected by drawing lots is determined by…

Checks carried out by approved veterinarians include : 1° An interview with the person responsible for the animal and, if the approved veterinarian deems it useful, with the owner or trainer. This interview covers, in particular, any medication administered to the animal being checked, where applicable on veterinary prescription; 2° One or more of the samples and examinations mentioned in article R. 241-5 ; 3° If the approved veterinarian deems…

Approved veterinary surgeons are authorised to take any samples that are useful for their work, and in particular : 1° To collect urine ; 2° to take blood samples 3° To collect substances administered to the animal by any means whatsoever; 4° to take a sample from any part of the animal or from any element in contact with the animal.