The Royal Dutch Motorcyclists Association (Koninklijke Nederlandse Motorrijders Vereniging, KNMV) has reported an anti doping rule violation against this person after he tested positive for the prohibited substance 11-nor-∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9carboxylic acid (a metabolite of cannabis). KNMV notified the person of the doping violation and ordered a provisional suspension. Person filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the Committee.
Person stated he had a depression and used cannabis a few weeks before the test. Person didn’t know cannabis is a prohibited substance for competitions and had no intention to enhance his performance.
The Disciplinary Committee concludes that there are mitigating circumstances and person already had accepted a provisional suspension. Therefore the Committee decides only to reprimand the person. Fees and expenses for this committee shall be borne by person.
