Virginia § 46.2-2162 - Carrier liability
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-2162 — Carrier liability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-2162. Carrier liability
A. No delivery acknowledgement on any shipping document to be signed by the consignee at time of delivery shall contain any language that purports to release or discharge the carrier or its agents from liability, other than a statement that the property has been received in apparent good condition except as noted on the shipping documents.
B. Household goods carriers shall not assume any liability in excess of that for which they are legally liable under their lawful bills of lading and published tariffs.
C. Household goods carriers shall not advertise or represent to the public that "all loads are insured" or other similar wording, unless such carrier has filed tariffs with the Department, assuming complete liability, and has filed evidence of insurance with the Department providing protection covering all shipments to their full value without limitation and insuring against every peril to which any shipment may be exposed.
D. Shipper or his representative will acknowledge that the property has been received in apparent good condition except as noted on the shipping documents at time of delivery.
2001, c. 596.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-2162
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-2162 cover?
Section 46.2-2162 ("Carrier liability") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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