46-U.S.C.-30703
§30703 – Bills of Lading
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Title 46 > Subtitle III > Chapter 307 > Section 30703
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- Reference: Section 30703
- Legend: §30703 – Bills of Lading
- USCode Year: 2013
Provision Content
(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 carriers or shippers 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.
(Pub. L. 109–304, §6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1516.)
| Revised Section |
Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 30703 | 46 App.:193. | Feb. 13, 1893, ch. 105, §4, 27 Stat. 445. |
In subsection (a), the words On demand of a shipper are added because of the reference to a demand in 46 App. U.S.C. 194. The words transporting merchandise or property from or between ports of the United States and foreign ports are omitted because of section 30702(a) of the revised title. The word lawful (which modifies merchandise) is omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b)(2), the words or weight are added for consistency with the requirement to state whether it is the carriers or shippers weight.
In subsection (b)(3), the word order is omitted as redundant to condition. The words delivered to and received by . . . for transportation are omitted as unnecessary.
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