Facts
The French Rugby Federation (Fédération Française de Rugby, FFR) charges respondent M70 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on February 21, 2010, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample tested positive on 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 had used the prohibited substance during a festivity for the birth of his child, a few days before the doping test, he had mentioned the use on the filling form of the doping control.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFR.
2. The decision (warning) of April 29, 2010, by the disciplinary committee of the FFR should be modified.
3. The decision will start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
