Sec. 252.003. AGENT WRONGFULLY FAILING OR REFUSING TO ISSUE BILL OF LADING

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(a) In this section, "common carrier" does not include a pipeline company or express company.
(b) An agent of a common carrier may not after lawful demand fail or refuse to issue a bill of lading in accordance with Chapter 7 or a rule of the railroad commission.
(c) An agent who violates this section commits an offense. An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:
(1) confinement in the county jail for a term of not more than six months;
(2) a fine not to exceed $200; or
(3) both the fine and confinement.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 , Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

                    
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