Facts
The French Federation of American Football (Fédération Française de Football Américain, FFFA) charges respondent M65 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on March 9, 2008, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. The analysis 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 uses cannabis occasionally for many years, he had no intention to enhance sport performance. He already was sanctioned for the same violation by the decision (one year period of ineligibility, with six months conditionally) on June 20, 2006, by the disciplinary committee of the FFFA.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two years in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the French sport federations.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
