Greetings!
We have made a clarification to the rules set forth in the Marshals Administration Handbook, found here: http://www.northshield.org/Resources/PDF/Martial/handbooks/MarshalHandbook.pdf
In section VI.A (Combat Authorization Procedures -> Authorizations), we have removed this text: Authorizations may only take place at a local practice with the presence of a non-local marshal and with permission from the KEM or Deputy Earl Marshal.
And replaced it with this text: Authorizations may only take place at official SCA events, regional practices, or an official local practice.