§ 6A-7-303. Diversion — Reconsignment — Change of instructions.
(a) Unless the bill of lading otherwise provides, a carrier may deliver the goods to a person or destination other than that stated in the bill or may otherwise dispose of the goods, without liability for misdelivery, on instructions from:
(1) The holder of a negotiable bill;
(2) The consignor on a nonnegotiable bill, even if the consignee has given contrary instructions;
(3) The consignee on a nonnegotiable bill in the absence of contrary instructions from the consignor, if the goods have arrived at the billed destination or if the consignee is in possession of the tangible bill or in control of the electronic bill; or
(4) The consignee on a nonnegotiable bill, if the consignee is entitled as against the consignor to dispose of the goods.
(b) Unless instructions described in subsection (a) are included in a negotiable bill of lading, a person to which the bill is duly negotiated may hold the bailee according to the original terms.
History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 112, § 6; P.L. 2006, ch. 135, § 6.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 6A - Uniform Commercial Code
Chapter 6A-7 - Documents of Title
Part 3 - Bills of Lading: Special Provisions
Section 6A-7-302. - Through bills of lading and similar documents of title.
Section 6A-7-303. - Diversion — Reconsignment — Change of instructions.
Section 6A-7-304. - Tangible bills of lading in a set.
Section 6A-7-305. - Destination of bills.
Section 6A-7-306. - Altered bills of lading.
Section 6A-7-307. - Lien of carrier.
Section 6A-7-308. - Enforcement of carrier’s lien.
Section 6A-7-309. - Duty of care — Contractual limitation of carrier’s liability.