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TITLE II: OBLIGATIONS RELATING TO SPORTING ACTIVITIES

Article D321-1 of the French Sports Code

Pursuant to article L. 321-1, insurance policies cover the financial consequences of civil liability incurred by : 1° Sports associations and companies, the organisers of sports events mentioned in articles L. 321-1 and L. 331-5, the operators of physical activity and sports establishments mentioned in article L. 322-1 ; 2° Their employees, whether paid or unpaid, and any other natural person who assists in the organisation of sporting events involving…

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Article D321-2 of the French Sports Code

The contracts mentioned in article D. 321-1 may include clauses excluding cover for damage caused : 1° To the natural and legal persons listed in 1° of article D. 321-1 ; 2° To the legal representatives of the legal entities referred to in 1° of article D. 321-1; 3° To their employees where the legislation on accidents at work and occupational diseases applies; 4° To property owned, leased, deposited or…

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Article D321-3 of the French Sports Code

The insurer may not claim against the victim or his successors : 1° An excess ; 2° A proportional reduction of the indemnity; 3° Forfeiture of rights. It may bring an action for reimbursement of sums paid to the victim and paid in place of the insured.

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Article D321-4 of the French Sports Code

The policies mentioned in article D. 321-1 are taken out on production of a certificate, in particular to the officials of the Ministry of Sports authorised in application of article L. 111-3. This document is deemed to be a guarantee. It must include the following information: 1° The reference to the legal and regulatory provisions; 2° The name of the approved insurance company or companies; 3° The number of the…

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Article D321-6 of the French Sports Code

The insurance contracts referred to in article L. 321-4-1 include at least : a) “Death” cover with a minimum limit of 20,000 euros; b) “Invalidity risk” cover comprising a capital sum of 30,000 euros for total invalidity, which may be reduced according to the degree of invalidity after application of a 6% excess; c) “Health capital” cover, including reimbursement of medical treatment up to 150% of the social security liability…

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Article R322-4 of the French Sports Code

The establishments mentioned in article L. 322-1 in which physical and sporting activities are practised must have a first aid kit designed to provide first aid in the event of an accident and a means of communication enabling the emergency services to be alerted quickly. A table setting out the organisation of first aid is displayed in the establishment and includes the addresses and telephone numbers of people and organisations…

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Article R322-5 of the French Sports Code

In any establishment where a physical or sporting activity is practised, a copy must be displayed in a place visible to everyone: 1° The diplomas and qualifications of the persons exercising the functions mentioned in article L. 212-1 in the establishment, as well as the professional cards they hold in application of article R. 212-86 or the trainee certificates mentioned in article R. 212-87 ; 2° The texts setting out,…

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Article R322-6 of the French Sports Code

The operator of an establishment mentioned in article L. 322-1 is required to inform the Prefect : a) Any serious accident ; b) Any situation which presents or has presented serious risks in terms of probability and possible consequences for the health and physical or moral safety of participants.

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Article R322-7 of the French Sports Code

The health and safety guarantees as well as the technical standards mentioned in article L. 322-2 are set by order of the Minister for Sport and the ministers concerned after consultation with the sports federation holding the delegation mentioned in article L. 131-14 for the disciplines concerned.

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