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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The following words and terms when used in this part 7 shall have the following meanings:
“Former Article 9.” The provisions of article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code of this state as in effect before the effective date of Revised Article 9.
“Revised Article 9.” The provisions of article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code of this state, as amended by the chapter of the laws of 2001 which added these words and as they may be further amended.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Uniform Commercial Code - UCC § 9-700. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/uniform-commercial-code/ucc-sect-9-700/
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