Sports Tribunal Act 2006
Sports Tribunal Act 2006
Sports Tribunal Act 2006
Version as at 1 July 2024

Sports Tribunal Act 2006
Public Act |
2006 No 58 |
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Date of assent |
7 November 2006 |
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Commencement |
see section 2 |
Act name: amended, on 1 July 2024, by section 63 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
Note
The Parliamentary Counsel Office has made editorial and format changes to this version using the powers under subpart 2 of Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019.
Note 4 at the end of this version provides a list of the amendments included in it.
This Act is administered by Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
Contents
1 Title
This Act is the Sports Tribunal Act 2006.
Section 1: amended, on 1 July 2024, by section 63 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
2 Commencement
(1)
Sections 52, 53, and 54 come into force on the day after the date on which this Act receives the Royal assent.
(2)
The rest of this Act comes into force on 1 July 2007.
Part 1 Preliminary provisions
3 Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to continue the Tribunal as an independent body charged with—
(a)
implementing the World Anti-Doping Code in New Zealand; and
(b)
hearing, considering, and determining other sports-related and integrity matters.
Section 3: replaced, on 1 July 2024, by section 64 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
4 Interpretation
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
anti-doping rules means the rules made under section 23 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023
integrity code means a code made under section 19 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023
Minister means the Minister who, under the authority of a warrant or with the authority of the Prime Minister, is for the time being responsible for the administration of this Act
national sporting organisation means a body that represents members involved in a particular type of sporting event or activity in New Zealand and, if a national organisation does not exist for a sport, includes a local, regional, or other sporting organisation
Tribunal means the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand continued by section 29 and previously known as the Sports Disputes Tribunal of New Zealand
World Anti-Doping Code means the World Anti-Doping Code 2003 adopted by the World Anti-Doping Agency on 5 March 2003 at Copenhagen; and includes any amendments to the Code adopted by the World Anti-Doping Agency from time to time.
Section 4: replaced, on 1 July 2024, by section 64 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
5 Act binds the Crown
This Act binds the Crown.
Part 2 Drug Free Sport New Zealand
[Repealed]Part 2: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
Subpart 1—Continuation and membership of Drug Free Sport NZ
[Repealed]Subpart 1: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
6 Drug Free Sport New Zealand continued
[Repealed]Section 6: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
7 Drug Free Sport NZ is Crown entity
[Repealed]Section 7: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
8 Drug Free Sport NZ must act independently
[Repealed]Section 8: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
9 Membership of Drug Free Sport NZ
[Repealed]Section 9: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
10 Eligibility for appointment as member of Drug Free Sport NZ
[Repealed]Section 10: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
11 Superannuation fund or retiring allowances
[Repealed]Section 11: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
Subpart 2—Functions and powers of Drug Free Sport NZ
[Repealed]Subpart 2: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
12 Functions of Drug Free Sport NZ
[Repealed]Section 12: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
13 Powers of Drug Free Sport NZ
[Repealed]Section 13: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
14 Charges for testing
[Repealed]Section 14: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
15 Performing Drug Free Sport NZ’s functions and exercising Drug Free Sport NZ’s powers
[Repealed]Section 15: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
Subpart 3—Rules
[Repealed]Subpart 3: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
16 Board must make rules
[Repealed]Section 16: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
17 Incorporation of material by reference in rules
[Repealed]Section 17: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
18 Effect of amendments to, or replacement of, material incorporated by reference in rules
[Repealed]Section 18: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
19 Proof of material incorporated by reference
[Repealed]Section 19: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
20 Effect of expiry of material incorporated by reference
[Repealed]Section 20: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
21 Application of Legislation Act 2019 to material incorporated by reference
[Repealed]Section 21: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
22 Public access to material incorporated by reference
[Repealed]Section 22: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
23 Review of rules
[Repealed]Section 23: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
24 Application of Legislation Act 2012 to rules
[Repealed]Section 24: repealed, on 28 October 2021, by section 3 of the Secondary Legislation Act 2021 (2021 No 7).
25 Application of Regulations (Disallowance) Act 1989
[Repealed]Section 25: repealed, on 5 August 2013, by section 77(3) of the Legislation Act 2012 (2012 No 119).
26 Application of Standards Act 1988 not affected
[Repealed]Section 26: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
Subpart 4—Miscellaneous matters concerning Drug Free Sport NZ
[Repealed]Subpart 4: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
27 Recognising needs and privacy of athletes
[Repealed]Section 27: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
28 Sharing of evidence and information by Customs, police, and others
[Repealed]Section 28: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 65 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
Part 3 Sports Tribunal of New Zealand
Subpart 1—Continuation and membership of Tribunal
29 Sports Tribunal of New Zealand continued
(1)
There continues to be a tribunal to be called the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand.
(2)
The Tribunal is the same body as the Sports Disputes Tribunal of New Zealand established by the board of Sport and Recreation New Zealand under section 8(i) of the Sport and Recreation New Zealand Act 2002.
(3)
The Tribunal continues under this Act with the functions, powers, and duties specified in this Act, but otherwise without any change in its continuity, assets, rights, liabilities, contracts, or members.
(4)
Sections 57 and 58 override subsection (3).
30 Membership of Tribunal
(1)
The Tribunal consists of the number of members (which must be not less than 5) as may be required to ensure the efficient and expeditious exercise of the jurisdiction of the Tribunal.
(2)
Each member must be appointed by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Minister made after consultation with the board of Sport and Recreation New Zealand.
(3)
In recommending a person for appointment as a member of the Tribunal, the Minister must have regard to the person’s personal attributes, qualifications, and skills.
(4)
A member is not employed in the State services for the purposes of the Public Service Act 2020 or the Government service for the purposes of the Government Superannuation Fund Act 1956 only because the person is a member of the Tribunal.
Section 30(1): replaced, on 1 July 2024, by section 66 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
Section 30(4): amended, on 7 August 2020, by section 135 of the Public Service Act 2020 (2020 No 40).
31 Chairperson of Tribunal
(1)
The Governor-General, on the recommendation of the Minister made after consultation with the board of Sport and Recreation New Zealand, must appoint one of the members as the chairperson of the Tribunal.
(2)
The chairperson must have significant understanding, interest, or experience in sport and must be—
(a)
a retired judicial officer who has held office in a New Zealand court or statutory tribunal; or
(b)
a senior barrister or solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand with not less than 7 years’ practice and who is of standing and repute within the legal profession.
32 Deputy chairperson of Tribunal
(1)
The Governor-General, on the recommendation of the Minister made after consultation with the board of Sport and Recreation New Zealand, must appoint one or more of the members as a deputy chairperson of the Tribunal.
(2)
A deputy chairperson must have the qualifications listed in section 33(1).
33 Eligibility for appointment as member of Tribunal
(1)
Other than the chairperson, at least 2 members of the Tribunal must—
(a)
be barristers or solicitors of the High Court of New Zealand with not less than 7 years’ practice; and
(b)
have substantial experience in legal issues affecting sport, or substantial involvement in sport in some capacity.
(2)
Other than the chairperson and members who have the qualifications listed in subsection (1), a member of the Tribunal must have substantial experience in sport, in any capacity, over a minimum of a 10-year aggregate period.
34 Term of office of members of Tribunal
(1)
Except as provided in section 35, a member of the Tribunal holds office for a term not exceeding 5 years.
(2)
A member of the Tribunal may—
(a)
hold that office concurrently with any other office held by him or her; and
(b)
be reappointed.
(3)
If the term for which a member was appointed expires, that member, unless sooner vacating or removed from office under section 35, may continue to hold office, by virtue of the appointment for the term that has expired, until—
(a)
that member is reappointed; or
(b)
a successor to that member is appointed.
35 Termination of appointment of member of Tribunal
(1)
A member of the Tribunal may, at any time, resign his or her office by giving notice in writing to that effect to the Minister.
(2)
A member of the Tribunal is taken to have vacated his or her office if he or she dies or is adjudged bankrupt under the Insolvency Act 2006.
(3)
A member of the Tribunal may, at any time, be removed from office by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Minister made after consultation with the board of Sport and Recreation New Zealand for inability to perform the duties of office, neglect of duty, or misconduct proved to the satisfaction of the Governor-General.
(4)
The powers of the Tribunal are not affected by any vacancy in its membership.
36 Remuneration, allowances, and expenses of members
(1)
A member of the Tribunal is entitled to receive remuneration for services as a member at a rate and of a kind determined by the Remuneration Authority in accordance with the Remuneration Authority Act 1977.
(2)
There may be paid out of public money to the members of the Tribunal travelling allowances and travelling expenses in accordance with the Fees and Travelling Allowances Act 1951, and the provisions of that Act apply accordingly.
(3)
The Tribunal is a statutory board for the purposes of the Fees and Travelling Allowances Act 1951.
(4)
Remuneration determined under subsection (1) must not include remuneration of the kind paid under subsection (2).
37 Members of Tribunal not personally liable
No member of the Tribunal is personally liable for any act done or omitted to be done by the Tribunal or any member of the Tribunal in good faith in pursuance or intended pursuance of the functions, duties, powers, or authorities of the Tribunal.
Subpart 2—Jurisdiction and procedure
38 Functions of Tribunal
The functions of the Tribunal are to—
(a)
do all things necessary to comply with and implement the anti-doping rules and integrity codes; and
(aa)
determine disputes arising from the application of an integrity code; and
(ab)
hear an appeal against a decision of a disciplinary panel under subpart 4 of Part 4 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023; and
(ac)
hear an appeal against a decision of a disciplinary body established by an organisation that has adopted an integrity code; and
(b)
subject to any other enactment, determine sports-related disputes if—
(i)
all parties to the dispute agree in writing to refer the dispute to the Tribunal; and
(ii)
the Tribunal agrees, at its sole discretion, to hear and determine the dispute; and
(c)
subject to any other enactment, hear an appeal against a decision of a national sporting organisation or the New Zealand Olympic Committee Incorporated if the constitution, rules, or regulations of that body specifically provide for an appeal to the Tribunal in relation to that matter; and
(d)
consider any matter referred to it by the board of Sport and Recreation New Zealand or the Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission; and
(e)
generally take all steps necessary or desirable to achieve the purposes of this Act; and
(f)
exercise and perform any other functions, powers, and duties that—
(i)
are conferred or imposed on the Tribunal by this or any other enactment; or
(ii)
are conferred or imposed on the Tribunal by the Minister.
Section 38(a): amended, on 1 July 2024, by section 67(1) of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
Section 38(aa): inserted, on 1 July 2024, by section 67(2) of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
Section 38(ab): inserted, on 1 July 2024, by section 67(2) of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
Section 38(ac): inserted, on 1 July 2024, by section 67(2) of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
Section 38(d): amended, on 1 July 2024, by section 67(3) of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
39 Procedure of Tribunal
(1)
Except as provided in this Act, the Tribunal may determine its own practices and procedures for performing the Tribunal’s functions under section 38(a) to (f).
(2)
However, in determining its own practices and procedures, the Tribunal must ensure that it complies with and implements the anti-doping rules, to the extent that the anti-doping rules are applicable.
Section 39(2): amended, on 1 July 2024, by section 68 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
40 Evidence in proceedings before Tribunal
(1)
The Tribunal may receive as evidence any statement, document, information, or matter that may in its opinion assist it to deal effectively with the matters before it, whether or not the same would be admissible in a court of law.
(2)
The Tribunal may take evidence on oath, and for that purpose any member or officer of the Tribunal may administer an oath.
(3)
The Tribunal may permit a person appearing as a witness before it to give evidence by tendering a written statement and, if the Tribunal thinks fit, verifying it by oath.
(4)
Subject to subsections (1) to (3), the Evidence Act 2006 applies to the Tribunal in the same manner as if the Tribunal were a court within the meaning of that Act.
Section 40(4): amended, on 1 July 2024, by section 69 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
41 Witness summons
(1)
The Tribunal may of its own motion, or on the application of any party to the proceedings, issue a witness summons to any person requiring that person to attend before the Tribunal to give evidence at the hearing of the proceedings.
(2)
The witness summons must state—
(a)
the place where the person is to attend; and
(b)
the date and time when the person is to attend; and
(c)
the papers, documents, records, or things that that person is required to bring and produce to the Tribunal; and
(d)
the entitlement to be tendered or paid a sum in respect of allowances and travelling expenses; and
(e)
the penalty for failing to attend.
(3)
The power to issue a witness summons may be exercised by the Tribunal or the chairperson, or by any officer of the Tribunal purporting to act by the direction or with the authority of the Tribunal or the chairperson.
42 Service of summons
(1)
A witness summons may be served—
(a)
by delivering it personally to the person summoned; or
(b)
by posting it by registered post addressed to the person summoned at that person’s usual place of residence.
(2)
The summons must,—
(a)
if it is served under subsection (1)(a), be served at least 24 hours before the attendance of the witness is required; or
(b)
if it is served under subsection (1)(b), be served at least 10 days before the date on which the attendance of the witness is required.
(3)
If the summons is posted by registered post, it is deemed for the purposes of subsection (2)(b) to have been served at the time when the letter would be delivered in the ordinary course of post.
43 Witnesses’ allowances
(1)
Every witness attending before the Tribunal to give evidence pursuant to a summons is entitled to be paid witnesses’ fees, allowances, and travelling expenses according to the scales for the time being prescribed by regulations made under the Criminal Procedure Act 2011, and those regulations apply accordingly.
(2)
On each occasion on which the Tribunal issues a summons under section 41, the Tribunal, or the person exercising the power of the Tribunal under subsection (3) of that section, must fix an amount that, on the service of the summons, or at some other reasonable time before the date on which the witness is required to attend, must be paid or tendered to the witness.
(3)
The amount fixed under subsection (2) must be the estimated amount of the allowances and travelling expenses to which, in the opinion of the Tribunal or person, the witness will be entitled according to the prescribed scales if the witness attends at the time and place specified in the summons.
(4)
If a party to the proceedings has requested the issue of the witness summons, then the fees, allowances, and travelling expenses payable to the witness must be paid by that party.
(5)
If the Tribunal has of its own motion issued the witness summons, the Tribunal may direct that the amount of those fees, allowances, and travelling expenses—
(a)
form part of the costs of the proceedings; or
(b)
be paid from money appropriated by Parliament for the purpose.
Section 43(1): amended, on 1 July 2013, by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).
44 Privileges and immunities
(1)
Witnesses appearing before the Tribunal have the same privileges and immunities as witnesses have in proceedings in the District Court.
(2)
Every counsel, agent, or other person appearing before the Tribunal has the same privileges and immunities as counsel have in proceedings in the District Court.
Section 44(1): amended, on 1 March 2017, by section 261 of the District Court Act 2016 (2016 No 49).
Section 44(2): amended, on 1 March 2017, by section 261 of the District Court Act 2016 (2016 No 49).
45 Non-attendance or refusal to co-operate
(1)
Every person commits an offence who, after being summoned to attend to give evidence before the Tribunal or to produce to the Tribunal any papers, documents, records, or things, without sufficient cause,—
(a)
fails to attend in accordance with the summons; or
(b)
refuses to be sworn or to give evidence, or, having been sworn, refuses to answer any question that the person is lawfully required by the Tribunal or any member of it to answer concerning the proceedings; or
(c)
fails to produce that paper, document, record, or thing.
(2)
Every person who commits an offence against subsection (1) is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,500.
(3)
No person summoned to attend before the Tribunal may be convicted of an offence against subsection (1) unless travelling expenses were tendered or paid to that person in accordance with section 43.
Section 45(2): amended, on 1 July 2013, by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).
46 Contempt of Tribunal
(1)
Every person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 who—
(a)
threatens, intimidates, or intentionally insults the Tribunal or any member of it or any special adviser to or officer of the Tribunal, during a sitting of the Tribunal, or in going to, or returning from, any sitting; or
(b)
intentionally interrupts the proceedings of the Tribunal or otherwise misbehaves while the Tribunal is sitting; or
(c)
intentionally and without lawful excuse disobeys an order or direction of a member of the Tribunal in the course of any proceedings before the Tribunal.
(2)
A member of the Tribunal may order the exclusion from a sitting of the Tribunal of any person whose behaviour, in that member’s opinion, constitutes an offence against subsection (1), whether or not that person is charged with the offence; and any member of the police may take the steps reasonably necessary to enforce that exclusion.
Section 46(1): amended, on 1 July 2013, by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).
47 Costs
(1)
The Tribunal, in any proceedings before it under this Act, may make orders as to costs as it thinks fit.
(2)
An order as to costs may be filed in the District Court and may be enforced as a judgment of that court.
Section 47(2): amended, on 1 March 2017, by section 261 of the District Court Act 2016 (2016 No 49).
Part 4 Transitional provisions, repeal, revocations, and consequential amendments
General transitional provision
48 Matters commenced under New Zealand Sports Drug Agency Act 1994
All matters to which the New Zealand Sports Drug Agency Act 1994 applied that have been commenced before 1 July 2007, and not been completed before 1 July 2007, are to be continued and completed as if this Act had not been enacted.
Transitional provisions for Drug Free Sport NZ[Repealed]
Heading: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 70 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
49 Meaning of Agency
[Repealed]Section 49: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 70 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
50 Tests, proceedings, matters, issues, or things before Agency
[Repealed]Section 50: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 70 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
51 References to Agency
[Repealed]Section 51: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 70 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
52 Preparation and making of rules before 1 July 2007
[Repealed]Section 52: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 70 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
Temporary additional functions of Drug Free Sport NZ[Repealed]
Heading: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 70 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
53 Additional functions of Agency prior to 1 July 2007
[Repealed]Section 53: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 70 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
54 Use of information and evidence gathered under section 53(1)(a)
[Repealed]Section 54: repealed, on 1 July 2024, by section 70 of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48).
Transitional provisions for Tribunal
55 Meaning of Sports Disputes Tribunal
In this Part, Sports Disputes Tribunal means the tribunal established by the board of Sport and Recreation New Zealand under section 8(i) of the Sport and Recreation New Zealand Act 2002 and known as the Sports Disputes Tribunal of New Zealand.
56 Issues, proceedings, matters, or things before Sports Disputes Tribunal
Any issue, proceeding, matter, or thing before or registered with, or being considered or dealt with by, the Sports Disputes Tribunal before 1 July 2007 must be dealt with by the Tribunal, whether or not any action was taken in relation to the issue, proceeding, matter, or thing before 1 July 2007, as if this Act had not been enacted.
57 References to Sports Disputes Tribunal
From 30 June 2007, unless the context otherwise requires, every reference to the Sports Disputes Tribunal in any contract or other instrument, document, or notice must be read as a reference to the Tribunal.
58 Transitional remuneration of members of Tribunal
A person who, at 1 July 2007, is a member of the Sports Disputes Tribunal—
(a)
continues as a member of the Tribunal in accordance with that person’s contract of employment or notice of appointment; and
(b)
until a determination made in accordance with section 36(1) is given effect, continues to be remunerated in accordance with that contract or notice.
Repeal, revocations, and consequential amendments
59 New Zealand Sports Drug Agency Act 1994 repealed
The New Zealand Sports Drug Agency Act 1994 is repealed.
60 Regulations revoked
The regulations specified in Schedule 1 are revoked.
61 Consequential amendments to other Acts
The Acts specified in Schedule 2 are amended in the manner indicated in that schedule.
Schedule 1 Regulations revoked
New Zealand Sports Drug Agency Act Commencement Order 1994 (SR 1994/285)
New Zealand Sports Drug Agency Amendment Act Commencement Order 2001 (SR 2001/27)
Sports Drug (Urine Testing) Regulations 1994 (SR 1994/286)
Schedule 2 Consequential amendments to other Acts
Crown Entities Act 2004 (2004 No 115)
Part 3 of Schedule 1: omit “New Zealand Sports Drug Agency”
.
Part 3 of Schedule 1: insert “Drug Free Sport New Zealand”
after “Commerce Commission”
.
Ombudsmen Act 1975 (1975 No 9)
Part 2 of Schedule 1: omit “The New Zealand Sports Drug Agency”
.
Part 2 of Schedule 1: insert “Drug Free Sport New Zealand”
after “District health boards”
.
Remuneration Authority Act 1977 (1977 No 110)
Schedule 4: omit “The members of the New Zealand Sports Drug Agency”
.
Schedule 4: insert “The members of Drug Free Sport New Zealand”
after “The Chief Community Magistrate”
.
Schedule 4: insert “The members of the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand”
after “The Retirement Commissioner”
.
Notes
1 General
This is a consolidation of the Sports Anti-Doping Act 2006 that incorporates the amendments made to the legislation so that it shows the law as at its stated date.
2 Legal status
A consolidation is taken to correctly state, as at its stated date, the law enacted or made by the legislation consolidated and by the amendments. This presumption applies unless the contrary is shown.
Section 78 of the Legislation Act 2019 provides that this consolidation, published as an electronic version, is an official version. A printed version of legislation that is produced directly from this official electronic version is also an official version.
3 Editorial and format changes
The Parliamentary Counsel Office makes editorial and format changes to consolidations using the powers under subpart 2 of Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019. See also PCO editorial conventions for consolidations.
4 Amendments incorporated in this consolidation
Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 (2023 No 48): sections 63–70
Secondary Legislation Act 2021 (2021 No 7): section 3
Public Service Act 2020 (2020 No 40): section 135
District Court Act 2016 (2016 No 49): section 261
Legislation Act 2012 (2012 No 119): section 77(3)
Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81): section 413