Facts
The French Pétanque Federation (Fédération Française de pétanque et jeu provençal, FFPJP)) charges respondent M57 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on May 6, 2007, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The 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.
History
The respondent uses cannabis occasionally, he had used it in the weekend before the match in a social setting. There was no intention to enhance sport performance.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of two months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFPJP.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served by the sanction of the decision dated September 28, 2007,
3. The decision will start on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.