MX Sports Substance Abuse Policy

I posted this another thread, but for those who think James Stewart was unfairly dealt with by a non-American organisation, it might pay to read MX Sports own drug policy. The full policy is contained in the rulebook, link is here.

Some noteworthy excerpts:

"MXS is opposed to the practice of doping in sport, on ethical and medical grounds, and fully supports the position of the
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) against the use of banned substances and methods."

"Accordingly, MXS has adopted WADA’s anti-doping policies and procedures in order to ensure a clean, healthy and fair
sporting atmosphere for all athletes. To administer this policy, MXS designates the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA)."

"Riders competing in MXS events are subject to blood and/or urine testing for any substances or methods on the World
Anti-Doping Agency (“WADA”) Prohibited List: http://www.wada-ama.org."

"Sample collection shall be in accordance with the WADA International Standard for Testing"

"Penalties for first and subsequent
offenses may include but not be limited to:

a. Suspension from competition for an indefinite period, such period to cover a minimum of two-years, or a period to
be determined by MXS."

I don't think there is any reason to believe his suspension would have been much different had it occurred during MX Sports testing program.