Article 52 of NOIF
("Article 52 of the Italian Football Federation regulations for internal organisation") governs the status of phoenix clubs of football in Italy. The article was revised in 2004, 2008, 2010, and 2014. Many Commas, or paragraphs, are present throughout the document. Comma 1 describes the article's main points, while Comma 2 forbids to sell a club sport's rights. Comma 3 and 4 According to Comma 3, a new company may replace a bankrupt football club from the same city. With this acquisition, the new company has to take over the liabilities to pay any costs, as well as any outstanding taxes. Examples Serie B F.C. Bari 1908: (2014) Serie C Ascoli Picchio F.C. 1898: (2014) Carrarese Calcio 1908: (2016) U.S. Foggia: (2004) S.S. Virtus Lanciano 1924: (2008) A.C. Monza Brianza 1912: (2004) Delfino Pescara 1936: (2009) Aurora Pro Patria 1919: (2009) S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio: (2006) Savona F.B.C.: (2012) Comma 4 is similar to Comma 3 in semiprofessional and amatorial leagues. Serie D A.R.L.S.S.D. Atletico San Paolo Padova: (2014) A.S.D. Città di Foligno 1928: (2015) U.S. Imperia 1923: (2000) A.C.R. Messina: (2009) S.S.D. Vivi Altotevere Sansepolcro: (2014) Eccellenza S.S.D. Massese: (2009) Fulgor Maceratese: (2009) F.C. Sezze Latina: (2003) Promozione A.C. Cesenatico: (2000)