§12A-7-309.

§12A-7-309.
   
   (1) A carrier who issues a bill of lading whether negotiable or
   nonnegotiable must exercise the degree of care in relation to the
   goods which a reasonably careful man would exercise under like
   circumstances. This subsection does not repeal or change any law or
   rule of law which imposes liability upon a common carrier for damages
   not caused by its negligence.
   
   (2) Damages may be limited by a provision that the carrier's liability
   shall not exceed a value stated in the document if the carrier's rates
   are dependent upon value and the consignor by the carrier's tariff is
   afforded an opportunity to declare a higher value or a value as
   lawfully provided in the tariff, or where no tariff is filed he is
   otherwise advised of such opportunity; but no such limitation is
   effective with respect to the carrier's liability for conversion to
   its own use.
   
   (3) Reasonable provisions as to the time and manner of presenting
   claims and instituting actions based on the shipment may be included
   in a bill of lading or tariff.