30-7-303. 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 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: En. Sec. 7-303, Ch. 264, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 87A-7-303.