What must a national member federation obtain before granting a license to a player previously licensed by another federation?

Before granting a license to a player who was previously licensed by another federation, a national member federation must obtain a letter of clearance on behalf of the player. This letter serves as an official document from the player's former federation confirming that the player is eligible to register with the new federation. It ensures that there are no outstanding contractual obligations or disputes surrounding the player's status.

Obtaining this clearance is crucial as it maintains the integrity of the transfer process within basketball governance, ensuring that the player has the right to move freely without conflicting claims from the previous federation. This regulation helps to uphold fair play and transparent practices within the sport, protecting both the player’s rights and the interests of the federations involved.

The other options, while they may relate to various procedures within the governance of players’ transfers or licensing, do not serve the specific function of confirming a player’s eligibility through official communication between federations.