Facts
The French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'athlétisme, FFA) charges respondent M36 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During the athletic event "de la coupe de France d'athletisme", on October 14, 2012, a sample was taken for a doping test. The sample tested positive on a metabolite of cannabis which is a prohibited substance on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Cannabis is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent used cannabis two weeks before the doping test, he used it in a recreational setting and had no intention to enhance his performance.
Decision
1. The respondent is sanctioned with a period of ineligibility of 6 months in which he can't play competition or take part in a manifestation organized by the FFA.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period of voluntary suspension.
3. The decision of the disciplinary committee of the FFA, dated December 20, 2012, will be modified.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the involved parties.
