Massachusetts § 46 - Negotiation or transfer of bill when goods not in carrier's possession
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 46 — Negotiation or transfer of bill when goods not in carrier's possession, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46. Negotiation or transfer of bill when goods not in carrier's possession
Section 46. A person who with intent to deceive negotiates or transfers for value a bill, knowing that any or all of the goods which by its terms appear to have been received for transportation by the carrier which issued the bill, are not in the possession or control of such carrier, or of a connecting carrier, without disclosing this fact, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than five years or in a jail or house of correction for not more than two and one half years, or both.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 46
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 46 cover?
Section 46 ("Negotiation or transfer of bill when goods not in carrier's possession") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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