# Commercial Law (GCL)

## Title 1. General Provisions

### Subtitle 3. Territorial Applicability and Applicable Law

#### Section 1-307

A document in due form purporting to be a bill of lading, policy or certificate of insurance, official weigher's or inspector's certificate, consular invoice, or any other document authorized or required by the contract to be issued by a third party is prima facie evidence of its own authenticity and genuineness and of the facts stated in the document by the third party.

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Md. Code Ann., Com. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)