Article 1(Purpose) #
The purpose of this Act is to prescribe matters necessary for the promotion of sports for all so as to facilitate the creation of foundations for and activation of sports for all and contribute to promoting people's health and physical strength, making good use of leisure, and improving welfare through sports for all.
Article 2(Definitions) #
The definitions of the terms used in this Act are as follows:
1. The term "sports for all" means sports for all as defined in subparagraph 3 of Article 2 of the National Sports Promotion Act;
2. The term "certified sports leader" means a person, among the certified sports leaders defined in subparagraph 6 of Article 2 of the National Sports Promotion Act, who is placed to instruct sports-for-all activities;
3. The term "sports-for-all organization" means a juristic person or group established for the purpose of conducting activities and business related to a specific sport, which is affiliated to the Korea Council of Sport for All;
4. The term "affinity sports group" means an affinity sports group as defined in subparagraph 7 of Article 2 of the National Sports Promotion Act;
5. Deleted. <Jun. 15, 2021>
Article 3(People's Rights for Sports for All) #
(1) Every citizen shall have a right to enjoy sports for all for his/her physical health and making good use of leisure.
(2) Every citizen shall enjoy sports for all equally without distinction.
(3) The State and local governments shall have the obligation to guarantee people's rights for sports for all.
Article 4(Relationship with Other Acts) #
Except as otherwise provided for in other Acts, the promotion of sports for all shall be governed by this Act.
Article 5(Responsibilities of the State) #
(1) The State and local governments shall formulate and implement policies for the promotion of sports for all.
(2) In order to perform a responsibility prescribed in paragraph (1), the State and local governments shall endeavor to take budgetary measures necessary therefor.
Article 6(Formulation, etc. of Master Plans for Promotion of Sports for All) #
(1) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall formulate and implement a master plan for the promotion of sports for all (hereinafter referred to as "master plans") every five years. <Amended on Apr. 13, 2021>
(2) A master plan shall include the following matters: <Amended on Dec. 3, 2019; Dec. 22, 2020>
1. Matters concerning the basic directions of promoting sports for all;
2. Matters concerning the installation, maintenance, repair, etc. of sports-for-all facilities;
3. Matters concerning safety control in sports-for-all activities;
4. Matters concerning the fosterage of sports-for-all competitions;
5. Matters concerning the organization of international exchanges, cooperation, events, etc. for sports for all;
6. Matters concerning the security of financial resources for the promotion of sports for all;
7. Matters concerning the building of sports-for-all information systems;
8. Matters concerning the improvement of treatment and the promotion of welfare of certified sports leaders;
9. Matters regarding the management of safety, sanitation and disease control in connection with epidemics, etc. in sports-for-all facilities;
10. Other matters necessary for the promotion of sports for all, which are prescribed by Presidential Decree.
(3) The head of each local government shall formulate and execute implementation plans for the relevant local government by following master plans.
(4) If necessary for formulating or executing master plans and implementation plans prescribed in paragraph (3), the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the heads of local governments may request the heads of administrative agencies and the heads of relevant institutions or organizations to render cooperation. In such cases, the head of the administrative agencies and the heads of the relevant institutions or organizations shall comply therewith, except in extenuating circumstances.
Article 7(Korea Council of Sport for All) #
(1) The Korea Council of Sport for All shall be established with authorization from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism to conduct the following business and activities concerning the promotion of sports for all (hereinafter referred to as the "NACOSA"):
1. Improving the quality of life by spreading a nationwide sport-for-all campaign;
2. Developing and disseminating sports-for-all programs;
3. Supporting the activities of sports clubs and affinity sports groups;
4. Guiding and supporting the business and activities of sports-for-all organizations and regional councils of sport for all;
5. Organizing sports-for-all competitions and international exchanges;
6. Conducting research and surveys on people's sports-for-all activities;
7. Other business necessary for the promotion of sports for all.
(2) In order to appropriate costs incurred in attaining the purpose of the business prescribed in paragraph (1), the NACOSA may engage in profit-making business, as prescribed by Presidential Decree.
(3) The NACOSA shall be a juristic person, and may have branches and branch offices, as prescribed by the articles of association.
(4) The Chairperson of the NACOSA shall be elected from among the executives of the Korea Council of Sport for All, as prescribed by the articles of association, and inaugurated by obtaining approval from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
(5) Except as otherwise provided for in this Act, the NACOSA shall be governed by the provisions pertaining to incorporated associations in the Civil Act.
[법률 제13251호(2015. 3. 27.) 제7조의 개정규정은 같은 법 부칙 제2조의 규정에 의하여 「국민체육진흥법」에 따라 대한체육회와 국민생활체육회가 통합된 법인이 설립등기를 마친 때까지 유효함]
Article 8(Establishment of Sports-for-All Classes) #
(1) In order to enable the people to enjoy sports for all positively, the State and local governments may designate institutions or organization to establish sports-for-all classes.
(2) The State and local governments may provide subsidies for costs incurred in establishing and operating sports-for-all classes.
Article 9 #
Deleted. <Jun. 15, 2021>
Article 10(Cultivating and Supporting Affinity Sports Groups) #
(1) Every local government may formulate policies necessary for cultivating affinity sports groups for the sports-for-all activities of the relevant local residents.
(2) The State and local governments may provide subsidies for costs incurred in establishing and operating affinity sports groups and affinity sports groups for persons with disabilities. <Amended on Aug. 8, 2023>
Article 11(Lending of State or Public Property) #
(1) Notwithstanding the State Property Act or the Public Property and Commodity Management Act, the State or local governments may, if necessary for the promotion of sports for all, have State and public property be lent, used, used for profit-making or sold by a private contract.
(2) The details, and terms and conditions of lending, using, using for profit-making, selling, etc. of State and public property prescribed in paragraph (1) shall be governed by the State Property Act or the Public Property and Commodity Management Act.
Article 12(Buying Insurance Policies, etc.) #
A sports-for-all organization, etc. that intends to organize a sports-for-all competition or give sports-for-all classes shall subscribe to insurance or mutual aids, as prescribed by Presidential Decree.
Article 13(Prohibition against Using Similar Names) #
No person besides the NACOSA shall use the name of the Korea Council of Sport for All or other names similar thereto.
[법률 제13251호(2015. 3. 27.) 제13조의 개정규정은 같은 법 부칙 제2조의 규정에 의하여 「국민체육진흥법」에 따라 대한체육회와 국민생활체육회가 통합된 법인이 설립등기를 마친 때까지 유효함]
Article 14(Supervision) #
The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall supervise the NACOSA.
[법률 제13251호(2015. 3. 27.) 제14조의 개정규정은 같은 법 부칙 제2조의 규정에 의하여 「국민체육진흥법」에 따라 대한체육회와 국민생활체육회가 통합된 법인이 설립등기를 마친 때까지 유효함]
Article 15(Reporting and Investigation) #
(1) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may, if necessary for enforcement of this Act, make the NACOSA subject to this Act, and have other relevant persons report the relevant business affairs or have relevant public officials access the relevant places of business, etc. to investigate books, documents and other things.
(2) A public official who conducts an investigation pursuant to paragraph (1) shall carry a certificate showing his/her authority and produce it to relevant persons.
[법률 제13251호(2015. 3. 27.) 제15조의 개정규정은 같은 법 부칙 제2조의 규정에 의하여 「국민체육진흥법」에 따라 대한체육회와 국민생활체육회가 통합된 법인이 설립등기를 마친 때까지 유효함]
Article 16(Administrative Fines) #
(1) The following persons shall be punished by an administrative fine not exceeding one million won:
1. A person who violates Article 13.
2. Any person who fails to make a report under Article 15 (1) or has made a false report;
3. A person who refuses, interferes with, or evades an investigation under Article 15 (1).
(2) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall impose and collect administrative fines prescribed in paragraph (1), as prescribed by Presidential Decree.