46.2-2162 - Carrier liability. - Virginia Statutes

§ 46.2-2162. Carrier liability.

A. No delivery acknowledgement on any shipping document to be signed by theconsignee at time of delivery shall contain any language that purports torelease or discharge the carrier or its agents from liability, other than astatement that the property has been received in apparent good conditionexcept as noted on the shipping documents.

B. Household goods carriers shall not assume any liability in excess of thatfor which they are legally liable under their lawful bills of lading andpublished tariffs.

C. Household goods carriers shall not advertise or represent to the publicthat "all loads are insured" or other similar wording, unless such carrierhas filed tariffs with the Department, assuming complete liability, and hasfiled evidence of insurance with the Department providing protection coveringall shipments to their full value without limitation and insuring againstevery peril to which any shipment may be exposed.

D. Shipper or his representative will acknowledge that the property has beenreceived in apparent good condition except as noted on the shipping documentsat time of delivery.

(2001, c. 596.)