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Law on prevention of doping in sport adopted
Belgrade,
14 November 2005
The Serbian parliament adopted today with a majority vote the Law on prevention of doping in sport, which represents one of the conditions for Serbia to participate in international sporting activities.
The decision was supported by 128 members, one voted against, and 64 of 193 members refrained from voting.
The Law covers international regulations and standards in anti-doping controls, without which national teams and athletes cannot compete in world events, nor could Serbia host any international sporting event, including Universiad 2009.
The Law envisages the formation of an agency for anti-doping control by the Ministry of Education and Sport, which will consist of doctors and other experts, with the control being carried out by licensed anti-doping organisations.
According to the Law, any sportsman who resists the control measures will be treated as if he or she had tested positive, which will imply sanctions such as disqualification, suspension, and bans on taking part in sporting events.
The breaking of anti-doping regulations has been confirmed as misdemeanour but also as a criminal offence, and it is envisaged that sport inspectors will be introduced and be charged with executing inspections, particularly during the sporting event.
The Law also envisages the introduction of anti-doping control for animals who take part in sporting events.
The Law covers international regulations and standards in anti-doping controls, without which national teams and athletes cannot compete in world events, nor could Serbia host any international sporting event, including Universiad 2009.
The Law envisages the formation of an agency for anti-doping control by the Ministry of Education and Sport, which will consist of doctors and other experts, with the control being carried out by licensed anti-doping organisations.
According to the Law, any sportsman who resists the control measures will be treated as if he or she had tested positive, which will imply sanctions such as disqualification, suspension, and bans on taking part in sporting events.
The breaking of anti-doping regulations has been confirmed as misdemeanour but also as a criminal offence, and it is envisaged that sport inspectors will be introduced and be charged with executing inspections, particularly during the sporting event.
The Law also envisages the introduction of anti-doping control for animals who take part in sporting events.
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