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.