49 U.S.C. § 5104 : US Code - Section 5104: Representation and tampering

Search 49 U.S.C. § 5104 : US Code - Section 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.