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49 U.S.C. § 14912 — Weight-bumping in household goods transportation

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  1. (a)Weight-Bumping DefinedFor the purposes of this section, “weight-bumping” means the knowing and willful making or securing of a fraudulent weight on a shipment of household goods which is subject to jurisdiction under subchapter I or III of chapter 135.
  2. (b)PenaltyWhoever has been found to have committed weight-bumping shall be fined under title 18 or imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both.