However,pre-Code anti-doping rule violations would continueto count as "First violations" or "Second violations"for purposes of determining sanctions underArticle 10 for subsequent post-Code violations.24.6 The Purpose, Scope and Organization of the WorldAnti-Doping Program and the Code and APPENDIX I -DEFINITIONS shall be considered integral parts ofthe Code.Acceptance, Compliance,Modification & Interpretation4PARTArticle 24: Interpretation of the CodeArticle 25: Transitional Provisions123 World Anti-Doping Code •2009ARTICLE 25: TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS25.1 General Application of the 2009 CodeThe 2009 Code shall apply in full after January 1, 2009(the “Effective Date”).25.2 Non-Retroactive Unless Principle of "Lex Mitior" AppliesWith respect to any anti-doping rule violation casewhich is pending as of the Effective Date and any anti-doping rule violation case brought after the EffectiveDate based on an anti-doping rule violation whichoccurred prior to the Effective Date, the case shall begoverned by the substantive anti-doping rules ineffect at the time the alleged anti-doping ruleviolation occurred unless the panel hearing the casedetermines the principle of "lex mitior" appropriatelyapplies under the circumstances of the case.25.3 Application to Decisions Rendered Prior to the 2009 CodeWith respect to cases where a final decision findingan anti-doping rule violation has been rendered priorto the Effective Date, but the Athlete or other Personis still serving the period of Ineligibility as of theEffective Date, the Athlete or other Person may applyto the Anti-Doping Organization which had resultsmanagement responsibility for the anti-doping ruleviolation to consider a reduction in the period ofIneligibility in light of the 2009 Code .