Facts
The French Sailing Federation (Fédération Française de Voile, FFV) charges respondent M31 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a sailing event on September 4, 2007, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of 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 cannabis in a recreational setting, he isn't a regular user. The reason for using it was to relax his family problems and bad results in sport. The panel takes into consideration that the measured concentration was very low, the absence of desire for using cannabis and it was his first offense.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized or authorized by the FFV.
2. The decision (six months period of ineligibility), dated November 21, 2007, of the disciplinary committee of the FFV should be modified.
3. The period of ineligibility should be reduced by the time already served by the decision of November 21, 2007.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
