Texas Statutes
Chapter 252 - Bills of Lading
Section 252.004. Agent Issuing Fraudulent Bill of Lading

Sec. 252.004. 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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