Facts
The French Rugby Federation (Fédération Française de Rugby, FFR) charges respondent M43 or a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on May 28, 2005, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample tested positive on a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent denies the use of cannabis and claims the positive test derives from passive smoking. He has testimonies as proof for this fact.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of three months, for which two months conditionally, in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFR.
2. The decision will start on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
