The Board of Drug Free Sport New Zealand proposes to make the Sports Anti-Doping Rules (2021) (“2021 Rules”) under section 16 of the Sports Anti-Doping Act 2006. The 2021 Rules will amend the Sports Anti-Doping Rules (2020).

It is proposed that the 2021 Rules incorporate by reference the following World Anti-Doping Agency International Standards:

1. World Anti-Doping Agency International Standard 2021 Prohibited List, effective 1 January 2021.
2. World Anti-Doping Agency International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions, effective 1 January 2021.
3. World Anti-Doping Agency International Standard for Testing and Investigations, effective 1 January 2021.
4. World Anti-Doping Agency International Standard for Laboratories, effective 1 January 2021.
5. World Anti-Doping Agency International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information, effective 1 January 2021.
6. World Anti-Doping Agency International Standard for Code Compliance by Signatories, effective 1 January 2021.
7. World Anti-Doping Agency International Standard for Results Management, effective 1 January 2021.
8. World Anti-Doping Agency International Standard for Education, effective 1 January 2021.

The draft 2021 Rules and the material incorporated by reference can be inspected free of charge during normal working hours at Drug Free Sport New Zealand, Level 1, Building 2, Central Park Corporate Centre, 666 Great South Road, Auckland.

Copies of the draft 2021 Rules and the material incorporated by reference can be purchased from Drug Free Sport New Zealand, Level 1, Building 2, Central Park Corporate Centre, 666 Great South Road, Auckland.

The draft 2021 Rules and material incorporated by reference can be viewed on the Drug Free Sport New Zealand website: www.drugfreesport.org.nz.

Comments on the proposed rules may be sent to: SADR 2021 Consultation, Drug Free Sport New Zealand, PO Box 17451, Greenlane, Auckland 1546. Email: feedback@drugfreesport.org.nz.

Comments must be received by 11 November 2020.

Dated at Auckland this 16th day of October 2020.

NICK PATERSON, Chief Executive, Drug Free Sport New Zealand.