An officer, agent, or employee of a carrier may not issue or aid in issuing a bill of lading for goods:
(1) With intent to defraud; and
(2) With knowledge that it contains a false statement.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 18 - Bills of Lading and Warehouse Receipts -- Criminal Provisions
Section 18-201 - Issuance of Bill of Lading for Goods Not Received
Section 18-202 - Issuance of Duplicate Bills of Lading Not So Marked
Section 18-203 - Negotiation of Bill of Lading When Goods Not in Carrier's Possession
Section 18-204 - Inducing Carrier to Issue Bill of Lading for Goods Not Received
Section 18-205 - Issuance of Nonnegotiable Bill of Lading Not So Marked
Section 18-206 - Issuance of Bill of Lading Containing False Statement
Section 18-207 - Negotiation of Bill of Lading for Mortgaged Goods and Goods of Others