Facts
The French Sailing Federation (Fédération Française de Voile, FFV) charges respondent M21 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a sailing event on September 9, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping prohibited list, it is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent used the prohibited substance a week before the doping test in a recreational setting. There was no intention to enhance sport performance.
Decision
1. The decision (3 months period of ineligibility), dated December 1, 2009, of the disciplinary committee of the FFV should be modified.
2. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFV.
3. The period of ineligibility will be reduced with one month which is the period already served in by the decision, dated February 1, 2010, of the disciplinary committee of the FFV.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
