Title 49 › SUBTITLE X — MISCELLANEOUS › CHAPTER 801 — BILLS OF LADING › § 80109
A carrier issuing a negotiable bill of lading can keep the goods until charges are paid, including storage, transport/delivery (including demurrage and terminal), preservation costs, and other charges the bill claims if allowed by law and the shipper‑carrier agreement.
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49 U.S.C. § 80109
Title 49, Transportation
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Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102