Facts
The French Football Federation (Fédération Française de Football, FFF) charges respondent M37 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a footballmatch on October 6, 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 claims that he didn't use the prohibited substance for enhancing his sport performance, the use was during a festivity.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of 6 months in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized by the FFF.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period all-ready served in voluntary suspension.
3. The decision of the disciplinary committee of the FFF, dated December 19, 2012, will be modified.
4. The decision will start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
