NOTE: In the enforcement of this rule, the Referee has, in many instances, the option of imposing a misconduct penalty or a
bench minor penalty. In principle, the Referee is directed to impose a bench minor penalty in respect to the violations which
occur on or in the immediate vicinity of the players' bench but off the playing surface and in all cases affecting non-playing
personnel or players. A misconduct penalty should be imposed for violations which occur on the playing surface or in the
penalty bench area and where the penalized player is readily identifiable.
NOTE: Any player who leaves the penalty bench prior to the expiration of his penalty, for the purpose of challenging or
disputing an Official's call shall be assessed the appropriate penalties. Such player shall be automatically suspended for
the next three regular League and/or Playoff games of his club. See also Rule 66 -- Leaving Players' or Penalty Bench.
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