Facts
The French Handball Federation (Fédération Française de Handball, FFHB) charges respondent M51 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a handball meeting on December 15, 2012, a sample for doing test was taken. 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 no tot have used the prohibited substance for enhancing sport performance. Inhalation of the smoke from a person who stays with her was the cause of the positive test. But the measured amount doesn't match the results of passive smoking of cannabis.
Decision
1. The sanction will be a period of ineligibility of 6 months in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized by the FFHB.
2. The earlier decision, dated March 11, 2013, of the disciplinary committee of the FFHB will be cancelled.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
