COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The NCAA Board of Directors officially adopted the interim name, image and likeness policy on Wednesday.

The policy provides the following guidance to college athletes, recruits, their families and member schools:

• Individuals can engage in NIL activities that are consistent with the law of the state where the school is located. Colleges and universities may be a resource for state law questions.
• College athletes who attend a school in a state without an NIL law can engage in this type of activity without violating NCAA rules related to name, image and likeness.
• Individuals can use a professional services provider for NIL activities.
• Student-athletes should report NIL activities consistent with state law or school and conference requirements to their school.

The Missouri State Legislature previously passed NIL legislation which was set to go into effect August 28. The NCAA's interim policy will permit student-athletes to benefit from their name, image and likeness beginning July 1.

The unique and personalized TradeMark program Mizzou first announced last fall will provide its student-athletes with the education and tools needed to build and elevate their personal brands to capitalize on NIL opportunities afforded them as Tigers. More information on the TradeMark program is available here.