Scrimmage Kick Formation Discussion

[golfdesigner]

We had a little bit of discussion on this one last week after our meeting. Federation Rules, sorry.
Team A/K lines up in a scrimmage kick formation for punt. The formation really stinks and looks more like a banana then a line. The formation is would actually be an illegal formation, (too many in backfield or not enough on the line). The wings would actually flag for an illegal formation at the snap. So that sets the stage. Now, is the snapper afforded protection? If so why, and if not why not? Please provide rules or case references if possible.

Thanks.