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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) 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.
(2) A transaction subject to this Article is subject to any applicable rule of law that establishes a different rule for consumers, including Title 9-A, Title 30-A, sections 3960 to 3964-A and Title 32, sections 11001 to 11054.
(3) In case of conflict between this Article and a rule of law, statute or rule described in subsection (2), the rule of law, statute or rule controls. Failure to comply with a statute or rule described in subsection (2) has only the effect the statute or rule specifies.
(4) This Article does not:
(a) Validate any rate, charge, agreement or practice that violates a rule of law, statute or rule described in subsection (2); or
(b) Extend the application of the rule of law, statute or rule to a transaction not otherwise subject to rule of law, statute or rule.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 11. Uniform Commercial Code § 9-1201. General effectiveness of security agreement - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-11-uniform-commercial-code/me-rev-st-tit-11-sect-9-1201/
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