TGR,
A good question with no clear-cut answer (or one that I know of by 'case book' example)! According to rule 2-1, the scorer and timer are assistants to the officials. Also, according to rule 2-8-1, the officials can only penalize unsportsmanlike conduct by any player, coach, substitute, team attendant, or follower.
Therefore, I reason that there is NO PENALTY for the situation that occurred.
If anyone can find anything different, let me know!
KDM
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