Facts
The French Motorcycling Federation (Fédération Française de Motocyclisme, FFM) charges respondent M75 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a motorcycling event on June 22, 2014, 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) 2014 prohibited list. It is regarded as as specified substance.
History
The respondent had been sanctioned in first instance by the disciplinary committee of the FFM with a period of ineligibility of six months. He had used cannabis in an evening during a festival. There was no intention to enhance his sport performance. The effect of cannabis would not have resulted in a better performance.
The panel however considers the use of cannabis in motorcycling more dangerous because of the safety of the respondent and the people at the event.
Decision
1. The decision is a period of ineligibility of one year in which respondent can't take part in competition and manifestation of the FFM.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduce by the period already served by the sanction of the disciplinary committee of the FFM.
3. The decision of the disciplinary committee of the FFM needs to be reformed.
4. The present decision will start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
