No bonus points awarded in a match starting with less than 8 hours' play remaining.
The two first innings limited to a total of 200 overs. The side batting first limited to 100 overs. Any overs up to 100 not used by the side batting first could be added to the overs of the side batting second.
Position determined by points gained. If equal, then decided on most wins.
Each team plays 20 matches.
All counties are required to achieve an overall average of at least 18.5 overs per hour. Counties failing to achieve this will be fined £1000, of which the club will pay half and the players half.
