§ 7-307 — Lien of Carrier

Section 7--307. Lien of Carrier.\n (a) A carrier has a lien on the goods covered by a bill of lading or\non the proceeds thereof in its possession for charges after the date of\nthe carrier's receipt of the goods for storage or transportation,\nincluding demurrage and terminal charges, and for expenses necessary for\npreservation of the goods incident to their transportation or reasonably\nincurred in their sale pursuant to law. However, against a purchaser for\nvalue of a negotiable bill of lading, a carrier's lien is limited to\ncharges stated in the bill or the applicable tariffs or, if no charges\nare stated, a reasonable charge.\n (b) A lien for charges and expenses under subsection (a) on goods that\nthe carrier was required by law to receive for transportation is\neffective against the consignor or any person entitled to the goods\nunless the carrier had notice that the consignor lacked authority to\nsubject the goods to those charges and expenses. Any other lien under\nsubsection (a) is effective against the consignor and any person that\npermitted the bailor to have control or possession of the goods unless\nthe carrier had notice that the bailor lacked authority.\n (c) A carrier loses its lien on any goods that it voluntarily delivers\nor unjustifiably refuses to deliver.\n