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2006 Florida Statutes
Diversion; reconsignment; change of instructions.
677.303 Diversion; reconsignment; change of instructions.--
(1) Unless the bill of lading otherwise provides, the carrier may deliver the goods to a person or destination other than that stated in the bill or may otherwise dispose of the goods on instructions from:
(a) The holder of a negotiable bill; or
(b) The consignor on a nonnegotiable bill notwithstanding contrary instructions from the consignee; or
(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 bill; or
(d) The consignee on a nonnegotiable bill if he or she is entitled as against the consignor to dispose of them.
(2) Unless such instructions are noted on a negotiable bill of lading, a person to whom the bill is duly negotiated can hold the bailee according to the original terms.
History.--s. 1, ch. 65-254; s. 629, ch. 97-102.
Note.--s. 7-303, U.C.C.