Form of Warehouse Receipt; Essential Terms; Optional Terms

Section 1458.420  Form of Warehouse Receipt; Essential Terms; Optional Terms a)         A warehouse receipt need not be in any particular form. b)         A warehouse receipt shall be signed by the customer. c)         Unless a warehouse receipt embodies within its written or printed terms each of the following, the warehouse is liable for damages caused by the omission to a person injured by the omission: 1)         The location of the warehouse where the goods are stored; 2)         The date of issue of the receipt; 3)         The consecutive number of the receipt; 4)         A statement whether the goods received will be delivered to the bearer or to a specified person; 5)         The rate of storage and handling charges; 6)         A description of the goods or of the packages containing them; 7)         The signature of an employee or agent of the warehouse. d)         A warehouse may insert in its receipt any other terms that are not contrary to the Act or this Part, or its duty of care.  Any contrary provisions are ineffective.