PART SIX: Protests

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  1. A Protest will only be considered on the grounds of misinterpretation of F.I.F.A. laws of the game or on the eligibility of players.
  1. Any Protest relating to the grounds, goal posts, bars or other appurtenances shall not be entertained unless notice of particulars has been given to the referee before the commencement of the match.
  1. No protest will be considered if, in the opinion of the referee, the objection lodged did not seriously affect the outcome of the game [refers only to paragraph "B"]
  1. In dealing with any protest, the Association may take into consideration the possession by the protesting party of any knowledge, which if properly used [in the committees opinion] might have obviated the Protest.
  1. All Protests must be in writing and contain all relevant particulars.
  1. All Protests must be filed with the Executive within forty-eight hour [48] of the conclusion of the game in question.
  1. The sum of Fifty dollars [$50.00] must accompany the Protest and, if the Protest is not sustained, this amount will be forfeit.
  1. One copy of the Protest shall be sent by the Executive to the team against who the protest was lodged.
  1. The Executive will rule on any and all Protests filed.
  1. The decisions of the Executive are final and binding subject to the right of appeal to the B.C.S.A. [see Part Seven]
  1. In the event of a successful "Protest" all copying, photocopying, postage etc., will be assessed the team that loses the Protest.