§ 2055 - Negotiation of bill of lading when goods are not in carrier's possession - Vermont Statutes

§ 2055. Negotiation of bill of lading when goods are not in carrier's possession

A person who, with intent to deceive, negotiates or transfers for value a bill of lading knowing that any or all of the goods which by the terms of the bill of lading appear to have been received for transportation by the carrier which issued the bill of lading, are not in the possession or control of the carrier or of a connecting carrier, without disclosing this fact, shall be imprisoned not more than five years or fined not more than $5,000.00, or both. (1966, No. 29 (Sp. Sess.), § 10, eff. at midnight on Dec. 31, 1966.)