§ 5104. Representation and tampering

• (a) 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) 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.