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Doping in Spain: WADA sanctioning procedure and TAS/CAS appeals
Anti-doping in Spain combines the WADA World Code, RD 641/2009 and Law 3/2013 AEPSAD. We explain the sanctioning procedure and how to appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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Anti-doping framework in Spain
Spain combines the WADA World Anti-Doping Code, RD 641/2009 and Law 3/2013 AEPSAD (Spanish Agency for Health Protection in Sport).
Sanctioning procedure
- Adverse Analytical Finding (AAF) or missed whereabouts
- Notification to athlete, right to request B-sample analysis
- Hearing before AEPSAD
- Resolution with sanction (generally 4 years for serious violations)
TAS/CAS appeal
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne hears appeals against AEPSAD decisions. Deadline: 21 days. The award is final and binding except appeal to Swiss Federal Tribunal.
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