Sec. 252.005. AGENT ISSUING ORDER BILL OF LADING IN DUPLICATE OR SET OF PARTS. (a) Except where customary in overseas transportation, an agent of a common carrier may not knowingly issue or aid in issuing an order bill of lading in duplicate or in a set of parts.
(b) An agent who violates this section commits an offense. An offense under this section is a felony punishable by:
(1) imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for a term of not more than five years; and
(2) a fine not to exceed $5,000.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Receipts, Documents of Title, and Other Instruments
Section 252.002. Duties of Railroad Commission
Section 252.003. Agent Wrongfully Failing or Refusing to Issue Bill of Lading
Section 252.004. Agent Issuing Fraudulent Bill of Lading
Section 252.005. Agent Issuing Order Bill of Lading in Duplicate or Set of Parts
Section 252.006. Fraudulently Inducing Issuance of Bill of Lading
Section 252.007. Fraudulently Negotiating or Transferring Bill of Lading