Facts
The French Rugby Federation (Fédération Française de Rugby, FFR) charges respondent M97 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on January 18, 2012, a sample was taken for a doping test. The sample tested positive on terbutaline which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Terbutaline is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent explains that the positive test is caused by medications he used to treat asthma. He has proof of negligence by the French Anti-Doping Agency for not receiving a Therapeutic Use Exemption (Tue).
Decision
1. The respondent receives a warning.
2. The decision of March 8, 2012, from the disciplinary committee of the FFR is cancelled.
3. The decision will start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
