24 Oct 2012
Facts
The French Federation of Billiards (Fédération Française de Billard, FFB) charges respondent M88 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a billiard tournament on January 14, 2012, a sample for a doping test was taken. The sample tested positive for a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Cannabis is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent had used the cannabis during a celebration, the eve before the doping control. There was no intention to enhance sport performance.
Decision
1 The sanction is a period of ineligibility of six months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized by the FFB.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served by the decision dated April 17, 2012, of the disciplinary committee of the FFB.
4. The decision (3 months period of ineligibility) dated April 17, 2012, of the disciplinary committee of the FFB will be modified.
5. The decision will start on the date of notification.
6. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.