Where there are deposited with or held by a warehouseman goods of which he is owner, either solely, jointly or in common with others, such warehouseman or any of his officers, agents or servants, who, knowing this ownership, issues or aids in issuing a negotiable receipt for such goods which does not state such ownership, shall, for each offense, be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than one year or both.
(1949 Rev., S. 6538.)
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 40 - Warehouses and Warehouse Receipts. Trust Receipts
Chapter 708 - Uniform Warehouse Receipts Act
Section 40-2 to 40-50. - Uniform Warehouse Receipts Act.
Section 40-51. - Issue of receipt for goods not received or under actual control.
Section 40-52. - Issue of receipt containing false statement.
Section 40-53. - Issue of duplicate receipts not so marked.
Section 40-54. - Issue for warehouseman's goods of receipt which does not state ownership.
Section 40-55. - Delivery of goods without obtaining negotiable receipt.
Section 40-56. - Negotiation of receipt for mortgaged goods.