§ 80108. — Alterations and additions.
[Laws in effect as of January 7, 2003]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 7, 2003 and December 19, 2003]
[CITE: 49USC80108]
TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION
SUBTITLE X--MISCELLANEOUS
CHAPTER 801--BILLS OF LADING
Sec. 80108. Alterations and additions
An alteration or addition to a bill of lading after its issuance by
a common carrier, without authorization from the carrier in writing or
noted on the bill, is void. However, the original terms of the bill are
enforceable.
(Pub. L. 103-272, Sec. 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1349.)
Historical and Revision Notes
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Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
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80108................................. 49 App.:93. Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 415, Sec. 13, 39
Stat. 540.
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The word ``erasure'' is omitted as being included in ``alteration''.
The words ``whatever be the nature and purpose of the change'' are
omitted as surplus. The word ``terms'' is substituted for ``tenor'' for
clarity.
