CHAPTER X
Tournament Director 

SECTION FOUR
PENALTIES

LAW 90 - PROCEDURAL PENALTIES 

A. Director's Authority

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.

B. Offences Subject to Penalty

Offences subject to penalty include but are not limited to:

1. Tardiness

arrival of a contestant after the specified starting time.

2. Slow Play

unduly slow play by a contestant.

3. Loud Discussion

discussion of the bidding, play, or result of a board, which may be overheard at another table.

4. Comparing Scores

unauthorised comparison of scores with another contestant.

5. Touching Another's Cards

touching or handling of cards belonging to another player (Law 7).

6. Misplacing Cards in Board

placing one or more cards in an incorrect pocket of the board.

7. Errors in Procedure

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.

8. Failure to Comply

failure to comply promptly with tournament regulations, or with any instruction of the Director.