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US CodeTitle 46Chapter 307§ 30703

§ 30703

Bills of lading

46 U.S.C. § 30703.
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((a)) ** .—** On demand of a shipper, the carrier shall issue a bill of lading or shipping document. ((b)) ** .—** 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)) ** .—** A bill of lading or shipping document issued under this section is prima facie evidence of receipt of the goods described.

Release: pl-119-73not60 (2026-01-23)

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