IC 8-2.1-24-23: "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.