On demand of a shipper, the carrier shall issue a bill of lading or shipping document.
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.
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.)