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.