Chapters:  I - Definitions   II - Preliminaries   III - Preparation and Progression   IV - General Laws Governing Irregularities   V - The Auction   VI - The Play   VII - Proprieties   VIII - The Score   IX - Tournament Sponsorship   X - Tournament Director   XI - Appeals

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2. The Index has been amended.

Appendix - Special Conditions Pertaining to the Use of Bidding Boxes and Screens.

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