Texas Business and Commerce Code 252.007 – Fraudulently Negotiating or Transferring Bill of Lading
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(a) A person may not, with intent to defraud, negotiate or transfer a bill of lading that:
(1) is issued in violation of Chapter 7; or
(2) contains a false, material statement of fact.
(b) A person 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.
Terms Used In Texas Business and Commerce Code 252.007
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005