49 U.S.C. § 80116

Criminal penalty

A person shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both, if the person—

(1)

violates this chapter with intent to defraud; or

(2)

knowingly or with intent to defraud—

(A)

falsely makes, alters, or copies a bill of lading subject to this chapter;

(B)

utters, publishes, or issues a falsely made, altered, or copied bill subject to this chapter; or

(C)

negotiates or transfers for value a bill containing a false statement.

( Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e) , July 5, 1994 , 108 Stat. 1353 .)