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Texas Business and Commerce Code - BUS & COM § 252.003. Agent Wrongfully Failing or Refusing to Issue Bill of Lading

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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.

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