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

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Terms Used In 46 USC 30703

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

(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.

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