Maryland § 18-101
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 18-101, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-101.
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) (1) “Bill of lading” means a document evidencing the receipt of goods for shipment issued by a person engaged in the business of transporting or forwarding goods.
(2) “Bill of lading” includes an airbill; that is, a document serving for air transportation as a bill of lading does for marine or rail transportation, and includes an air consignment note or air waybill.
(c) “Conspicuous” has the meaning stated in § 1–201(10) of this article.
(d) “Goods” means all things which are treated as moveable for the purposes of a contract of storage or transportation.
(e) “Person” includes an individual, corporation, business trust, statutory trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, two or more persons having a joint or common interest, or any other legal or commercial entity.
(f) “Warehouse receipt” means a receipt issued by a person engaged in the business of storing goods for hire.
(g) “Warehouseman” means a person engaged in the business of storing goods for hire.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 18-101
What does Maryland Code § 18-101 cover?
Section 18-101 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 18-101?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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