However, pre-Code   anti-doping rule violations would continue to count as “First violations” or “Second violations” for purposes of determining sanctions under Article 10 for subsequent post-Code  violations.24.6  The Purpose, Scope and Organization of the World Anti-Doping Program and the Code  and Appendix 1, Definitions and Appendix 2, Examples of the Application of Article 10, shall be considered integral parts of the Code .ARTICLE  2 4   Int erpretation of the CodeARTICLE  25   Transitional ProvisionsAcceptance, Compliance,  Modification and Interpretation4   PARTWorld Anti-Doping Code • 2015127ARTICLE 25  TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS25.1   Gener al Application of the 2015 Code  The 2015 Code shall apply in full as of 1 January 2015  (the “Effective Date”).25.2  Non-Retroactive except for Articles 10.7.5 and 17 or Unless Principle of “Lex Mitior” Applies  The retrospective periods in which prior violations can be considered for purposes of multiple violations under Article 10.7.5 and the statute of limitations set forth in Article 17 are procedural rules and should be applied retroactively; provided, however, that Article 17 shall only be applied retroactively if the statute of limitation period has not already expired by the Effective Date.