U.S. Code > Title 46 Shipping > Subtitle III—Maritime Liability (§§ 30101—31343) > CHAPTER 307—LIABILITY OF WATER CARRIERS (§§ 30701—30707) > § 30703. Bills of lading

§ 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) 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.