Facts
The French Rugby Federation (Fédération Française de Rugby, FFR) charges respondent M60 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on September 26, 2010, a sample was taken for a doping test. The sample tested positive on a metabolite of cannabis which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list. Cannabis is regarded as a specified substance.
History
The respondent used the cannabis on August 22, 2010, during the celebration of his birthday, he had no intention to enhance his sport performance.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of ineligibility of four months, in which the respondent can't take part in competition or sports manifestations organized or authorized by the FFR.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period already served by the decision (2 months of ineligibility) dated December 8, 2010, by the disciplinary committee of the FFR.
3. The decision dated December 8, 2010, by the disciplinary committee of the FFR will be modified.
4. The decision will start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.