### Question
What does failed to give up possession of household goods mean?


### Answer
**Failed to give up possession of household goods** has the following meaning in *49 U.S.C. § 14915*:

> the knowing and willful failure, in violation of a contract, to deliver to, or unload at, the destination of a shipment of household goods that is subject to jurisdiction under subchapter I or III of chapter 135 of this title, for which charges have been estimated by the motor carrier providing transportation of such goods, and for which the shipper has tendered a payment described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of section 13707(b)(3)(A)

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 14915*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE IV-INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION > PART B-MOTOR CARRIERS, WATER CARRIERS, BROKERS, AND FREIGHT FORWARDERS > CHAPTER 149-CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES**

