§ 18–305
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 18-305 (2026)
Title 18. Bills of Lading and Warehouse Receipts -- Criminal Provisions
Subtitle 3. Warehouse Receipts
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Except as provided by § 7-601 of this article, a warehouseman or his officer, agent, or employee may not deliver goods out of the possession of the warehouseman:
(1)
With knowledge that a negotiable warehouse receipt, the negotiation of which would transfer the right to the possession of the goods, is outstanding and uncancelled; and
(2)
Without obtaining the possession of the warehouse receipt at or before the time of the delivery.