Scope of Applicability
1. This Code shall apply to any conduct, other than those specifically provided by other regulations and connected to the field of play that damages the integrity and reputation of football and in particular to illegal, immoral and unethical behaviour of the persons covered under art. 2 of this Code.
2. The rules of conduct defined under part II, section 5 (arts 13 to 29) of the present Code shall be included within their respective applicable regulations by the confederations and member associations unless such rules of conduct are already included within their respective regulations currently in place. The principles of the sanctioning system referred to under part II, section 5 (arts 13 to 29) of the present Code shall be used as a minimum requirement guidance by the confederations and member associations.