Facts
The French Ice Hockey Federation (Fédération Française de Hockey sur Glace, FFHG) charges respondent M79 for a violaton of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on January 28, 2012, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent didn't use the prohibited substance to enhance his sport performance, it was used in a recreational setting.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of four months in which the respondent can't take place in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFHG.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served in voluntary suspension.
3. The decision will start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.