Facts
The French Motorycling Federation (Fédération Française de motocyclisme, FFM) charges respondent M58 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a motorcycling event on August 22, 2010, 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 during a festivity, it was used occasionally. There was no intention to enhance sport performances. However the use of cannabis in motor sports creates a dangerous situation for the driver and the crowd.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of 9 months in which in the respondent can't take part in competitions and manifestations organized or authorized by the FFM.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced with the period already served in by the decision (three months period of ineligibility), dated December 3, 2010, of the disciplinary committee of the FFM.
3. The decision, dated December 3, 2010, of the disciplinary committee of the FFM will be modified.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
