Nevada § 104.7303 - Diversion; reconsignment; change of instructions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 104.7303 — Diversion; reconsignment; change of instructions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 104.7303. Diversion; reconsignment; change of instructions
1. 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: (a) The holder of a negotiable bill; (b) The consignor on a nonnegotiable bill, even if the consignee has given contrary
instructions; (c) 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 (d) The consignee on a nonnegotiable bill, if the consignee is entitled as against
the consignor to dispose of the goods. 2. Unless instructions described in subsection 1 are included in a negotiable bill
of lading, a person to whom the bill is duly negotiated may hold the bailee according
to the original terms.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 104.7303
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 104.7303 cover?
Section 104.7303 ("Diversion; reconsignment; change of instructions") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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