South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport Act, 1997 (Act No. 14 of 1997)

To promote the participation in sport free from the use of prohibited substances or methods intended to artificially enhance performance, thereby rendering impermissible doping practices which are contrary to the principles of fair play and medical ethics, in the interest of the health and well-being of sports persons; to provide for the establishment of the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport; to provide for the composition of the Institute; to provide for its meetings and staff; to provide for the remuneration and allowances of members of the Institute; to provide for its expenditure, finances and accountability; to provide for the objects, powers and duties of the Institute; to provide for Results Management; to provide for punitive measures; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

BE IT ENACTED by the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, as follows:—

[Long Title substituted by section 8 of the The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport Amendment Act, 2024 (Act No. 33 of 2024), Notice No. 4925, GG50751, dated 4 June 2024 - effective 5 August 2024 per Commencement Notice 2674 of GG51009]