§ 8A-336. Liability of movers.

(a)

A mover shall not limit valuation on a shipment of household goods to an amount less than sixty cents ($0.60) per pound per article in the shipment. Except when the shipper chooses a declared valuation in excess of the minimum valuation, a mover shall offer the minimum coverage at no additional charge to a shipper.

(b)

A mover shall disclose to the consumer/shipper on its bill of lading and/or contract the applicable valuation for a shipper's household goods and the availability of additional valuation coverage or insurance up to the declared value of shipment, which may be purchased by the customer at an additional cost. The rejection or selection of additional valuation coverage shall be made in writing on a form prescribed by the Director. The form shall fully advise the shipper of the nature of the limitation of valuation and shall state that the minimum coverage is equal to the limit referred to in subsection (a) unless otherwise requested. The heading of the form shall be in 12-point bold type and shall state: "By signing this form, you are waiving certain valuable coverage which protects your possessions above the minimum amounts set by law. Please read carefully."

(Ord. No. 94-136, § 1, 7-12-94; Ord. No. 01-108, § 1, 6-19-01)