Current through the 2024 Budget Session
Section 34-16-102 - Straight bill of lading(a) Whenever a bill of lading is issued by a carrier for the transportation of property from one (1) place to another within this state, or between places one (1) of which is within this state, in which the property described therein is stated to be consigned or deliverable to a specified person, without any statement or representation that such property is consigned or deliverable to the order of any person, such bill shall be known as a "straight bill of lading", and shall contain the following requirements: (i) The bill shall be printed on white paper eight and one-half (8 1/2) inches wide by eleven (11) inches long; (ii) The bill shall have prominently stamped upon its face the words, "not negotiable"; (iii) Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the insertion in a straight bill of lading of other terms or conditions not inconsistent with the provisions of this act; but it shall be unlawful to insert in such bill any term or conditions contrary to or inconsistent with such provisions.