United States Code Title 49 — Transportation

§ 5104. Representation and tampering

§ 5104.

Representation and tampering

(a)

Representation.—

A person may represent, by marking or otherwise, that—

(1)

a package, component of a package, or packaging for transporting hazardous material is safe, certified, or complies with this chapter only if the package, component of a package, or packaging meets the requirements of each applicable regulation prescribed under this chapter; or

(2)

hazardous material is present in a package, container, motor vehicle, rail freight car, aircraft, or vessel only if the material is present.

(b)

Tampering.—

No person may alter, remove, destroy, or otherwise tamper unlawfully with—

(1)

a marking, label, placard, or description on a document required under this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter; or

(2)

a package, component of a package, or packaging, container, motor vehicle, rail freight car, aircraft, or vessel used to transport hazardous material.