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Texas Business & Commerce Code

§ 252.005 — AGENT ISSUING ORDER BILL OF LADING IN DUPLICATE OR SET OF PARTS

BC § 252.005Title 7. RECEIPTS, DOCUMENTS OF TITLE, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS · Ch. 252. BILLS OF LADING

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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.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

Source: Texas Business & Commerce Code § 252.005 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.