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Approval is withdrawn by the French Anti-Doping Agency:
1° An approved person who commits a serious offence in the performance of his or her duties ;
2° A veterinary surgeon who has been the subject of a disciplinary sanction imposed by the Order of Veterinary Surgeons or who commits a serious offence in the performance of his or her duties;
3° A civil servant who has been the subject of a disciplinary sanction subsequent to his approval or who commits a serious error in the performance of his duties.