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.