Facts
The French Basketball Federation (Fédération Française de Basket-Ball, FFBB) charges respondent M38 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on October 24, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is prohibited according 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. There was no intention to enhance sport performance.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of four months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized by the FFBB.
2. The decision (3 months period of ineligibility), dated January 27, 2010, by the disciplinary committee of the FFBB should be modified. The period already served leaves a remaining time period of 30 hours.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.