The Senate yesterday passed an amendment to Law 98-97 that would empower the Sports Ministry (SEDEFIR) to force the Professional Baseball League to give full participation rights to the Puerto Plata Dolphins in the Winter Baseball Tournament. So far the League has resisted authorizing the Dolphins to play in the Tournament. Although Law 98-97 called for expansion, it did not provide mechanisms for SEDEFIR to enforce it. The amendment would empower SEDEFIR to impose fines (anywhere from RD$200,000 to a cap of RD$1 million) or six months in prison for violating Law 98-97. The measure now goes to the Chamber of Deputies for consideration.
