Facts
The French Federation of Billiards (Fédération Française de Billard, FFB) charges respondent M11 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a contest on June 29, 2008, a sample for a doping test was taken. The sample tested positive for metabolites of cannabis and cocaine. Cannabis and cocaine are prohibited substances according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Cannabis is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had received a sanction in a decision, dated October 11, 2008, of one year period of ineligibility, with three months under conditions, by the disciplinary committee of the FFB. Respondent didn't supply any information about how the prohibited substances had entered his body. But he has no intention to stop his use of cannabis.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFB.
2. The period of ineligibility should be reduced by the time already served by voluntary suspension and by the sanction of October 11, 2008.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
