The Board of Drug Free Sport New Zealand proposes to make the Sports Anti-Doping Rules (2023) (“2023 Rules”) under section 16 of the Sports Anti-Doping Act 2006. The 2023 Rules will amend the Sports Anti-Doping Rules (2022).

It is proposed that the 2023 Rules incorporate by reference the following World Anti-Doping Agency International Standards:

1. World Anti-Doping Agency International Standard 2023 Prohibited List, effective 1 January 2023.
2. World Anti-Doping Agency International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions, effective 1 January 2023.
3. World Anti-Doping Agency International Standard for Testing and Investigations, effective 1 January 2023.
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 24 November 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 20 May 2021.
8. World Anti-Doping Agency International Standard for Education, effective 1 January 2021.

The proposed 2023 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 proposed 2023 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 proposed 2023 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 2023 Rules may be sent to: SADR 2023 Consultation, Drug Free Sport New Zealand, PO Box 17451, Greenlane, Auckland 1546. Email: feedback@drugfreesport.org.nz.

Comments must be received by 10 November 2022.

Dated at Auckland this 21st day of October 2022.

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