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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) General effectiveness.Except as otherwise provided in this title, a security agreement is effective according to its terms between the parties, against purchasers of the collateral, and against creditors.
(b) Applicable consumer laws and other law.A transaction subject to this article is subject to any applicable rule of law which establishes a different rule for consumers and is subject to Chapter 3 of Title 7; Chapter 4 of Title 7; and Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 10.
(c) Other applicable law controls.In case of conflict between this article and a rule of law, statute, or regulation described in subsection (b) of this Code section, the rule of law, statute, or regulation controls. Failure to comply with a statute or regulation described in subsection (b) of this Code section has only the effect the statute or regulation specifies.
(d) Further deference to other applicable law.This article does not:
(1) Validate any rate, charge, agreement, or practice that violates a rule of law, statute, or regulation described in subsection (b) of this Code section; or
(2) Extend the application of the rule of law, statute, or regulation to a transaction not otherwise subject to it.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 11. Commercial Code § 11-9-201 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-11-commercial-code/ga-code-sect-11-9-201/
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