Federal · Title 49 — Transportation

49 U.S.C. § 5104: Representation and tampering

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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 hazardous material is present in a package, container, motor vehicle, rail freight car, aircraft, or vessel only if the material is present. a marking, label, placard, or description on a document required under this chapter or a regulation prescribed under this chapter; or a package, component of a package, or packaging, container, motor vehicle, rail freight car, aircraft, or vessel used to transport hazardous material.

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