Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 7 : Section 251


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/03/05
Section 251. Conditions for delivery of agricultural products

    (a) Prompt delivery
      In the absence of a lawful excuse, a warehouse operator shall,
    without unnecessary delay, deliver the agricultural product stored
    or handled in the warehouse on a demand made by - 
        (1) the holder of the receipt for the agricultural product; or
        (2) the person that deposited the product, if no receipt has
      been issued.
    (b) Payment to accompany demand
      Prior to delivery of the agricultural product, payment of the
    accrued charges associated with the storage of the agricultural
    product, including satisfaction of the warehouseman's lien, shall
    be made if requested by the warehouse operator.
    (c) Surrender of receipt
      When the holder of a receipt requests delivery of an agricultural
    product covered by the receipt, the holder shall surrender the
    receipt to the warehouse operator, in the manner prescribed by the
    Secretary, to obtain the agricultural product.
    (d) Cancellation of receipt
      A warehouse operator shall cancel each receipt returned to the
    warehouse operator upon the delivery of the agricultural product
    for which the receipt was issued.



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