Indiana Code 8-2-3-1. Fraudulent bills of lading; offense
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Sec. 1. A person who, with intent to defraud:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7
(2) utters or publishes as true and genuine any such falsely made, altered, forged, counterfeited, printed, or photographed bill of lading; or
(1) falsely makes, alters, forges, counterfeits, prints, or photographs any bill of lading purporting to represent goods received for shipment intrastate in Indiana;
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6 felony | between 6 mos. and 2 1/2 years | up to $10,000 |
(3) issues, negotiates, or transfers for value a bill which contains a false statement as to the receipt of the goods, or as to any other matter;
commits a Level 6 felony.
Formerly: Acts 1943, c.53, s.41. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.810; P.L.158-2013, SEC.132.