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Part IV · Disciplinary Procedure and Appeals Procedure in Relation to Anti-Doping Rule Violations

24. Situation of an anti-doping rule violation

Official English translation. The Sinhala text prevails. Open the official Sinhala text, official PDF on documents.gov.lk

The Board may, on the basis of the finding of any investigation regarding anti-doping rule violation carried out by a Disciplinary Panel appointed under section 23, assert that there has been an anti-doping rule violation if-

(a)

there has been an adverse analytical finding in respect of an athlete based on an allegation of doping along with a provisional suspension and a provisional hearing;

(b)

the test of the sample has not been declared void due to an irregularity;

(c)

the prohibited substance present is not consistent with the TUE granted to the athlete in terms of this

Act;

(d)

the Sample B analysis conforms the Sample A finding or the athlete has not requested a sample B analysis;

(e)

all follow-up investigations lead clearly to the conclusion that an Anti Doping Rule Violation has been committed by the Athlete or any other person;

and

(f)

the athlete has not provided any information or evidence on the validity of the anti-doping test, which requires further investigation.