On March 25, 2011, Governor Herbert of Utah signed into law HB 73, declaring indemnity agreements in motor carrier contracts void as against public policy. Utah becomes the twenty-sixth state to enact such legislation, with seven additional states having similar legislation on the table. Generally, anti indemnification laws seek to limit a shipper's ability to shift all of its potential liability (such as for cargo loss and damage) to the motor carrier through contract.
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