Sec. 252.005. AGENT ISSUING ORDER BILL OF LADING IN DUPLICATE OR SET OF PARTS    


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  • (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 , Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.