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Article L230-5 of the French Sports Code

For the purposes of Section 4 of Chapter II of this Title, an attempt to commit an offence under the provisions of this Title shall be deemed to have been made if, after it has begun to be committed, it was only suspended or failed to take effect as a result of circumstances beyond the control of the perpetrator. In particular, the offence of attempt is not constituted if the…

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Article L230-7 of the French Sports Code

For the purposes of sections 3 and 4 of chapter II of this title, doping is defined in article 1 of the World Anti-Doping Code, complicity in article 2 of that Code and doping control, athlete support personnel, agreement without prejudice, protected person, possession, administration, trafficking, adulteration, fault, no fault or negligence, no significant fault or negligence are defined in Annex 1 of the said Code, in the version in…

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Article L231-1 of the French Sports Code

School health doctors, occupational health doctors, military doctors and general practitioners contribute, in liaison with specialist doctors, to preventive measures relating to physical activity and sport, thanks to the initial training required for sports medicine examinations, which is part of the second cycle of medical studies, and thanks to appropriate ongoing training.

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Article L231-2 of the French Sports Code

I.-For adults, the issue or renewal of a licence by a sports federation may be subject to the presentation of a medical certificate establishing that there are no contraindications to the practice of the discipline concerned. II.-After simple advice from a collegiate body with medical competence, the federations mentioned in article L. 131-8 set out in their federal regulations: 1° The conditions under which a medical certificate may be required…

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Article L231-2-1 of the French Sports Code

I.- Registration for a sporting competition authorised by a delegated federation or organised by an approved federation is, subject to II and III of this article, subject to presentation of a licence allowing participation in competitions organised by a sports federation mentioned in article L. 231-2 in the discipline concerned. II.- For adults who do not hold a licence, registration may be subject to presentation of a medical certificate stating…

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Article L231-2-3 of the French Sports Code

For the disciplines, listed by decree, which present particular constraints, the issue or renewal of the licence and participation in competitions are subject to the production of a medical certificate dated less than a year ago establishing that there are no contraindications to the practice of the discipline concerned. The issue of this certificate is subject to the completion of a specific medical examination, the characteristics of which are set…

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Article L231-3 of the French Sports Code

The doctor in charge, within the sports federation, of coordinating the examinations required as part of the specific medical monitoring provided for in article L. 231-6 may issue a certificate stating that participation in sports competitions is contraindicated, based on the results of this medical monitoring. This certificate is forwarded to the president of the federation, who suspends the person concerned from taking part in sporting competitions organised or authorised…

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Article L231-4 of the French Sports Code

The provisions of article L. 2336-3 of the French Defence Code define the conditions that must be met when issuing, renewing or validating a shooting licence in order for the presentation of this document to replace the medical certificate referred to in the said article.

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Article L231-5 of the French Sports Code

Sports federations look after the health of their members and to this end take the necessary measures, particularly with regard to training programmes and the calendar of competitions and sporting events that they organise or authorise. They undertake prevention and education initiatives in conjunction with the Ministry of Sport or as part of the education programme defined by the French Anti-Doping Agency. They provide information to licence-holders and their managers…

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