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§ 30703. Bills of lading
(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)
(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.)