Tampering Rules

Tampering rules are laws that prohibit interference with a sports team's player contracts, trades, or recruitment efforts. They are designed to maintain fair competition by preventing teams from secretly influencing players or staff outside official channels. For example, it’s illegal to offer a player or coach incentives or incentives outside the team's approved processes. Violating these rules can lead to penalties like fines, loss of draft picks, or other sanctions. Essentially, tampering rules ensure that all teams compete on a level playing field without unfairly interfering with each other's talent acquisition or retention efforts.