Texas § BC.252.004 - AGENT ISSUING FRAUDULENT BILL OF LADING
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§ BC.252.004. AGENT ISSUING FRAUDULENT BILL OF LADING
AGENT ISSUING FRAUDULENT BILL OF LADING. (a) In this section, "common carrier" does not include a pipeline company or express company. (b) An agent of a common carrier may not with intent to defraud a person: (1) issue a bill of lading; (2) incorrectly describe goods or the quantity of goods in a bill of lading; or (3) issue a bill of lading without authority. (c) An agent who violates this section commits an offense. An offense under this section is a felony punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for a term of not more than 10 years or less than two years. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278 ), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
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