Federal · Title 49 — Transportation

49 U.S.C. § 11902: Interference with railroad car supply

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is illegal to offer or give anything of value to a railroad employee to influence decisions about supply, distribution, or movement of railroad cars or vessels. Violation carries a fine up to $1,000, imprisonment up to 2 years, or both.

Read the full statutory text

A person that offers or gives anything of value to another person acting for or employed by a rail carrier providing transportation subject to the jurisdiction of the Board under this part intending to influence an action of that other person related to supply, distribution, or movement of cars, vehicles, or vessels used in the transportation of property, or because of the action of that other person, shall be fined not more than $1,000, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both. intending to be influenced by it in an action of that person related to supply, distribution, or movement of cars, vehicles, or vessels used in the transportation of property; or because of the action of that person,

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