The sanctions against athletes committing anti-doping rule violations are clearly defined. For the sake of international harmonization, clear guidelines have been specified in Article 10 of the WADA Code. However, WADA and/or NADA Austria is only competent for sports-related issues. As soon as there is an alleged criminal offence, the police and/or the prosecutor's office are notified.

The following information has been extracted from the provisions of Article 10. For more detailed information, please refer to the WADA Code (PDFSize: 1.31 MB).

• 1. Disqualification of results in the event during which an anti-doping rule violation occurs

  
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• 2. Ineligibility for presence, use or attempted use, or possession of prohibited substances and prohibited methods

  
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• 3. Ineligibility for other anti-doping rule violations

  
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• 4. Whereabouts filing failures:

  
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• 5. Elimination or reduction of the period of ineligibility for specified substances under specific circumstances

  
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• 6. Elimination or reduction of period of ineligibility based on exceptional circumstances

  
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• 7. Aggravating circumstances which may increase the period of ineligibility

  
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• 8. Commencement of ineligibility period

  
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• 9. Status during ineligibility

  
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• 10. Imposition of financial sanctions

  
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• 11. Statute of limitations

  
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