N.Y. Uniform Commercial Code Law § 7-307: Lien of Carrier

Section 7--307. Lien of Carrier.

(a) A carrier has a lien on the goods covered by a bill of lading or

on the proceeds thereof in its possession for charges after the date of

the carrier's receipt of the goods for storage or transportation,

including demurrage and terminal charges, and for expenses necessary for

preservation of the goods incident to their transportation or reasonably

incurred in their sale pursuant to law. However, against a purchaser for

value of a negotiable bill of lading, a carrier's lien is limited to

charges stated in the bill or the applicable tariffs or, if no charges

are stated, a reasonable charge.

(b) A lien for charges and expenses under subsection (a) on goods that

the carrier was required by law to receive for transportation is

effective against the consignor or any person entitled to the goods

unless the carrier had notice that the consignor lacked authority to

subject the goods to those charges and expenses. Any other lien under

subsection (a) is effective against the consignor and any person that

permitted the bailor to have control or possession of the goods unless

the carrier had notice that the bailor lacked authority.

(c) A carrier loses its lien on any goods that it voluntarily delivers

or unjustifiably refuses to deliver.