§ 30703. Bills of lading

• (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.