ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Anti-Doping Act
24. Application for Therapeutic use exemption
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
24. Application for Therapeutic use exemption
(1)An athlete, other than an international-level athlete, with a medical condition requiring the use of a prohibited substance or prohibited method, may, in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Anti-Doping Rules, apply to the Committee for a therapeutic use exemption.(2)An international-level athlete, or an athlete who participates in an international event, with a medical condition requiring the use of a prohibited substance or prohibited method, may, in accordance with the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions, apply directly to its international federation no later, except in emergency situations, than—(a)thirty days before his participation in an international event; or(b)such other period as may be provided for in the anti-doping rules of the relevant International Federation, to the relevant International Federation for an exemption and provide the Committee with a copy of the application prior to the international event.(3)An application under subsections (1) or (2) shall be made—(a)immediately after the athlete becomes aware that the use of a prohibited substance or prohibited method is required; and(b)subject to any circumstance of emergency, no later than thirty days prior to the participation of the athlete in any competition or event.(4)The decision of the Committee may be appealed in a manner specified in the Anti-Doping Rules (sub. leg).