PERMANENT 2004 CERTIFICATION MARK
To indicate that a bat meets the new 2004 standard, the permanent mark, as shown below, is placed only on those bats that have been recently manufactured and meet the 2004 performance standard.
ENFORCEMENT
Each state association shall determine appropriate enforcement procedures within their own state. Below are a few suggestions:
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Have each participating team provide the umpires a current printed copy of the approved bat list from the ASA Web site. Each bat in their possession and intended for use should be highlighted, so that the umpire can quickly inspect and verify the bat's legality. A new list need only be printed off when new bats are added to the team's inventory.
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Have the host school provide the umpires upon arrival, a current printed copy of the approved bat list, from the ASA Web site. The list should be printed off at least once per week.
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Have umpires carry with them a current printed copy of the approved bat list from the ASA Web site to utilize when inspecting bats. The list should be printed off at least once per week.
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Have both the schools and the umpires be responsible for being in possession of a current approved bat list from the ASA Web site.
