24.34.030 Diversion; Reconsignment; Change of Instructions

(a) 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:

(1) The holder of a negotiable bill; or

(2) The consignor on a nonnegotiable bill notwithstanding contrary instructions from the consignee; or

(3) 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

(4) The consignee on a nonnegotiable bill if he or she is entitled as against the consignor to dispose of them.

(b) 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.