38257, TO ALL U IGNANT MUHFUCKAS WHO THINK STEROIDS WEREN'T BANNED BEFORE 2003
Posted by 40thStreetBlack, Fri Mar-31-06 04:05 PM
http://www.businessofbaseball.com/docs/1991Memo_Baseballs_Drug_Policy_And_Prevention_Program.pdf
"Office of the Commissioner
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
June 7, 1991
TO: ALL MAJOR LEAGUE CLUBS
RE: BASEBALL'S DRUG POLICY AND PREVENTION PROGRAM
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INTRODUCTION
This memorandum sets forth Baseball's drug policy and the principal components of our drug abuse program.
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL'S DRUG POLICY
The possession, sale or use of any illegal drug or controlled substance by Major League players or personnel is strictly prohibited. Major League players or personnel involved in the possession, sale or use of any illegal drug or controlled substance are subject to discipline by the Commissioner and risk permanent expulsion from the game. In addition to any discipline this office may impose, a Club also may take action under applicable provisions of and special covenants to the Uniform Player's Contract.
This prohibition applies to all illegal drugs and controlled substances, including steroids or prescription drugs for which the individual in possession of the drug does not have a prescription.
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Sincerely
Francis T. Vincent, Jr.
Commissioner
cc:
League Presidents
Player Relations Committee
Major League Baseball Players Association"
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