§ 5104. Representation and tampering

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(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.

(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 761; Pub. L. 103–311, title I, § 117(b), Aug. 26, 1994, 108 Stat. 1678; Pub. L. 103–429, § 6(4), Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4378; Pub. L. 109–59, title VII, § 7106, Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1897.)

In subsection (a)(1), the words “the requirements of” and “applicable” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (b), before clause (1), the word “deface” is omitted as surplus.

Pub. L. 103–429

This amends 49:5104(a)(1) to clarify the restatement of 49 App.:1804(e)(1) by section 1 of the Act of July 5, 1994 (Public Law 103–272, 108 Stat. 761).

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Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d)
108 Stat. 761
Pub. L. 103–311, title I, § 117(b)
108 Stat. 1678
Pub. L. 103–429, § 6(4)
108 Stat. 4378
Pub. L. 109–59, title VII, § 7106
119 Stat. 1897
section 1 of the Act of July 5, 1994
Public Law 103–272
Pub. L. 109–59, § 7106(a)
Pub. L. 109–59, § 7106(b)(1)
Pub. L. 109–59, § 7106(b)(2)
Pub. L. 103–429
Pub. L. 103–311
section 9 of Pub. L. 103–429

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Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d)

Stat.108 Stat. 761

Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–311, title I, § 117(b)

Stat.108 Stat. 1678

Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–429, § 6(4)

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