"Bill of lading" defined; documentation to be presented upon

request Sec. 23. (a) As used in this section, "bill of lading" means a document evidencing the receipt of goods for shipment that is issued by a person who is engaged in the business of transporting or forwarding goods. (b) A motor carrier or a person who operates a motor vehicle for a motor carrier shall present, at the request of the state police department or an authorized representative of the department, the following: (1) Documentation that identifies the shipper or the motor carrier. (2) A bill of lading or similar document that: (A) identifies the origin and destination of the shipment; (B) describes the goods being transported; (C) states the name and address of the consignor and the consignee; and (D) states the date when the goods were shipped. As added by P.L.110-1995, SEC.29.