Facts
The French Motor Sport Federation (Fédération Française du Sport Automobile, FFSA) charges Respondent M14 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During the manche du championnat de France « Grand Tourisme », on July 15, 2012, the respondent provided a sample for a doping test. His sample tested positive on a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent uses cannabis to ease the pain for his spondylitis ankyiosante.
Decision
1. The appropriate sanction is a period of ineligibility of 6 months, in which respondent can't take part in competions or manifestations organized by his sport.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced with the period of voluntary suspension.
3. The decision of the October 5, 2012, of the disciplinary committee of the French Motor Sports Federation is adapted (which was a 4 months period of ineligibility).
4. The present decision shall take effect from the date of notification to the respondent.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
