Facts
The French Football Federation (Fédération Française de Football, FFF) charges respondent M02 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a football match on February 12, 2011, a sample for doping test was taken. The sample tested positive on a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Cannabis is regarded as a specified substance.
Decision
1. The sanction is a 6 months period of ineligibility in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFF or related sport federations.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period of voluntary ineligibility.
3. The decision, dated June 15, 2011, of the disciplinary committee of the FFF will be modified.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
