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Part V · General

33. Maintenance of code of ethics

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

(1)

The secretary of the Board of Management of every National Association of Sports recognized under this

Act shall maintain a code of ethics, subject to the directions of the Secretary, governing the conduct of persons connected to such sport for the purpose of ensuring the maintenance of discipline and prevention of match fixing, corruption, illegal manipulation and illegal betting in such sport.

(2)

Every person connected to a sport shall be bound by the provisions of the code of ethics of the respective sport.

(3)

Any person connected to a sport who acts in contravention of the provisions of the code of ethics of such sport shall also be liable to such sanctions as may be provided for in such code of ethics.

Prevention of Offences relating to Sports