Facts
The French Federation of Billiards (Fédération Française de Billard, FFB) charges respondent M17 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a contest on February 21, 2009, a sample for a doping test was taken. The sample tested positive for a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Cannabis is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent didn't provide any information about how prohibited substance had entered his body.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of one year 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 decision (3 years period of ineligibility) of the disciplinary committee of the FFB dated June 6, 2009.
3. The decision of June 6, 2009, should be modified.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
