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| A. |
Calling Attention to an Irregularity |
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1. |
During the Auction
Period |
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Unless prohibited by Law, any player
may call attention to an irregularity during the auction, whether or not it is
his turn to call. |
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2. |
During the Play
Period |
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(a) |
Unless prohibited by Law,
declarer or either defender may call attention to an irregularity that occurs
during the play period. |
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(b) |
Dummy (dummy’s restricted
rights are defined in Laws 42 and
43) |
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(1) |
Dummy may not call attention to an irregularity during the play
but may do so after play of the hand is concluded. |
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(2) |
Dummy may attempt to prevent declarer from committing an
irregularity (Law 42B2). |
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| B. |
After Attention Is Called to an Irregularity |
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1. |
Summoning the
Director |
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(a) |
When to Summon |
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The Director must be summoned at once when
attention is drawn to an irregularity. |
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(b) |
Who May Summon |
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Any player, including dummy, may summon the
Director after attention has been drawn to an irregularity. |
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(c) |
Retention of Rights |
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Summoning the Director does not cause a player to
forfeit any rights to which he might otherwise be entitled. |
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(d) |
Opponents’ Rights |
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The fact that a player draws attention to an
irregularity committed by his side does not affect the rights of the
opponents. |
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2. |
Further Bids or
Plays |
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No player shall take any action until the Director
has explained all matters in regard to rectification and to the assessment of a
penalty. |
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| C. |
Premature Correction of an Irregularity |
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Any premature correction of
an irregularity by the offender may subject him to a further penalty (see the
lead penalties of Law 26). |
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