Sport Promotion Act (SpoPA)
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Art. 30 Responsibilities of the Federal Council
1 The Confederation issues the implementing provisions. 2 The Confederation may authorise FOSPO to issue technical requirements for: a. the «Youth and Sport» programme; b. the organisation and management of the Swiss Federal Institute of Sport; c. the content of individual study courses at the Swiss Federal Institute of Sport.
Art. 31 Responsibilities of the DDPS
The Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS): a. decides on the types of sport included in the «Youth and Sport» programme, its individual target groups and the criteria for supporting these target groups; b. decides on the criteria for recognising the providers of «Youth and Sport» courses and camps; c. decides on the requirements for the loan of equipment and regulates the cost charged; d. decides on the study courses and the study and examination fees for the Swiss Federal institute of Sport; e. issues regulations on the administration of third-party resources; f. decides on the provision of federal contributions towards sport-related research projects.
Art. 32 Refusal or reclaim of financial support
1 The Confederation may refuse to provide financial support or claim it back if: a. it has been obtained by providing false or misleading information; b. conditions or requirements have not been met; c. it is designated but not used for «Youth and Sport»; d. the umbrella organisation of Swiss Sports Associations or other sports organisations and sponsors of sports events that are funded in accordance with this Act fail to fulfil their obligations concerning fair and safe sport, and in particular in combating doping. 2 Organisations that fail to meet their obligations may be refused further funding. 3 Articles 37–39 of the Subsidies Act of 5 October 1990 do not apply to cases under para 1 letter c.
Para. 3 — SR 616.1