Temporarily playing with 4

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by Amesman

Team A had just 8 players (underlevel tourney). Two players sub out in a FT situation. One is replaced by a lass with an earring. Partner recognizes before FTA so coach is informed she needs to come out.

As T, I ask player about to enter if she had just came out. Yes, she admits, so I invite her to resume sitting. Ultimately and reluctantly, the last player (keeping the book on the bench) goes in.

The question: If they had had just seven players, do we carry on with four until one can come back in after a clock stoppage? A quick flip of the book didn't get me the confirmation I was hoping to find.

There's nothing that says you must make the earring-clad player exit the game. 3.5.7A(c) only says, "...will not be allowed to participate while wearing the item. No penalty is involved. (The player) simply cannot participate until the illegal items are removed."
Therefore, just have her remove them and resume play.

Unless I'm wrong. Which I reserve the right, based on rules reference I'm not considering, to be.