OK, so we all agree that the relevant TDA Rule is:
An OOT fold is binding.
That sentence is clearly stated in 2015 TDA Rule #40 and 2017 TDA Rule #44.
How is it possible that the dealer or floor could be confused about this TDA rule? Here is what I learned while discussing this with them. Put simply, their interpretation and position is that "the OOT fold is binding ONLY if the corrected action doesn't change."
Here is 2017 TDA Rule #44, Part A:
44: Action Out of Turn (OOT)
A: Any action out of turn (check, call, or raise) will be backed up to the correct player in order. The OOT action is subject to penalty and is binding if action to the OOT player does not change. A check, call or fold by the correct player does not change action. If action changes, the OOT action is not binding; any bet or raise is returned to the OOT player who has all options: call, raise, or fold. An OOT fold is binding.
My question to you is this: Is there a way to make this rule more clear to avoid this confusion? For example, would this be better?
PROPOSED 44: Action Out of Turn (OOT)
A: An OOT action is subject to penalty and may be binding. When OOT action occurs, play will be backed up to the first player skipped and resume in the correct order. An OOT fold is always binding. An OOT check, call, bet or raise is binding if the corrected action to the OOT player has not changed. A check, call or fold by a correct player does not change action. When action changes, an OOT bet or raise is returned to the OOT player who may then call, raise, or fold.