Facts
The French Federation of Bullfighting (Federation Française de course camarguaise, FFCC) charges respondent M28 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During an event on October 7, 2007, the respondent didn't attend the doping control.
History
The respondent claims that he wasn't informed to be tested. He left the event without seeing the sampler. But later he admits that he was afraid being tested positive for the use of cannabis.
Respondent had made an appeal against the decision of the disciplinary committee.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized by the FFCC.
2. The decision (period of ineligibility of one year, six months conditional) made by the disciplinary committee of the FFCC, dated November 15, 2007, should be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility should reduced with the time already served by the decision of November 15, 2007.
4. The present decision will start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
