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Director’s Authority |
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The Director, in addition to enforcing the
penalty provisions of these Laws, may also assess penalties for any offence
that unduly delays or obstructs the game, inconveniences other contestants,
violates correct procedure, or requires the award of an adjusted score at
another table. |
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| B. |
Rectification of Error |
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Offences subject to penalty include but are not
limited to: |
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Tardiness |
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arrival of a contestant after the specified
starting time. |
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2. |
Slow Play |
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unduly slow play by a contestant. |
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3. |
Loud Discussion |
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discussion of the bidding, play or result of a
board, which may be overheard at another table. |
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4. |
Comparing Scores |
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unauthorised comparison of scores with another
contestant. |
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5. |
Touching Another’s
Cards |
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touching or handling of cards belonging to
another player (Law 7). |
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6. |
Misplacing Cards in
Board |
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placing one or more cards in an incorrect pocket
of the board. |
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7. |
Errors in Procedure |
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errors in procedure (such as failure to count
cards in one’s hand, playing the wrong board, etc.) that require an
adjusted score for any contestant. |
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8. |
Failure to Comply |
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failure to comply promptly with tournament
regulations or with any instruction of the Director. |
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