46 U.S.C. § 30703 — Bills of lading

submitted 20 years ago by Pub. L. 109-304 to r/title-46-SHIPPING · 96 words · no verdicts yet

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A carrier must give a shipper a bill of lading on request. That document must list identifying marks, the package count or weight, and the goods' condition. It counts as proof the carrier received the goods as described.

(a) Issuance. If a shipper asks, the carrier must give the shipper a bill of lading or a shipping document. (b) Contents. That document must state: (1) the marks needed to identify the goods; (2) how many packages there are, or their quantity or weight, and whether that weight came from the carrier or the shipper; and (3) what condition the goods appeared to be in. (c) Prima Facie Evidence of Receipt. A bill of lading made under this section counts as "prima facie evidence" that the carrier received the goods as described — meaning it is treated as proof unless someone shows otherwise.

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(a)Issuance.—

On demand of a shipper, the carrier shall issue a bill of lading or shipping document.

(b)Contents.—

The bill of lading or shipping document shall include a statement of—

(1)

the marks necessary to identify the goods;

(2)

the number of packages, or the quantity or weight, and whether it is carrier’s or shipper’s weight; and

(3)

the apparent condition of the goods.

(c)Prima Facie Evidence of Receipt.—

A bill of lading or shipping document issued under this section is prima facie evidence of receipt of the goods described.

Source credit: (Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1516.)

history & why it existsrecord from the source credit

2006Enacted · Pub. L. 109-304 · 120 Stat. 1516

A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by Pub. L. 109-304 on 2006-10-06.

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