Facts
The French Federation of Powerboat Racing (Fédération Française de Motonautique, FFM) charges respondent M43 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a powerboat race inshore on September 4, 2011, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of tetrahydrocannabinol, the active ingredient 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 had used cannabis in a recreational setting, but the concentration was very high which means a high risk for powerboat racing.
Decision
1. The decision dated January 20, 2012 of the disciplinary committee of the FFM is cancelled.
2. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of 2 years in which in the respondent can't take part competitions and manifestations organized or authorized by the FFM.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced with the period already served in voluntary suspension.
4. All the results obtained by the team at September 4, 2011, are cancelled . Consequently medals, points and prizes are withdrawn from the team.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
