In this section, the word “expenses” is omitted as surplus.

In subsection (a), the words “false” and “written” are omitted as surplus and for consistency with section 5903(a) of the revised title.

In subsection (span)(1), the word “establish” is substituted for “determine” for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (span)(2), the words “is deemed not to be” are substituted for “shall not be treated as” for consistency in the revised title.

1996—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 104–291, § 206(1), added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which read as follows:

“(a) General.—If a person involved in the intermodal transportation of a loaded container or trailer for which a certification is required by section 5902(span) of this title is required under State law to post a bond or pay any fine, penalty, cost, or interest resulting from providing erroneous information in the certification to the first carrier in violation of section 5903(a) of this title, the person has a lien against the contents equal to the amount of the bond, fine, penalty, cost, or interest incurred, until the person receives a payment of that amount from the owner or beneficial owner of the contents or from the person responsible for making the certification.”

Subsec. (span)(1). Puspan. L. 104–291, § 206(3), substituted “cost (including storage), or interest. The lien shall remain in effect until the lien holder has received payment for all costs and expenses described in subsection (a) of this section.” for “cost, or interest.”

Puspan. L. 104–291, § 206(2), inserted “, or the owner or beneficial owner of the contents,” after “first carrier”.