Except as otherwise provided in Articles 3-A, 4, 5-A and 12, a person gives value for rights if the person acquires them: [PL 2023, c. 669, Pt. A, §10 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 669, Pt. E, §1 (AFF).] (1). In return for a binding commitment to extend credit or for the extension of immediately available credit, whether or not drawn upon and whether or not a charge-back is provided for in the event of difficulties in collection; [PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. A, §4 (AFF).] (2). As security for, or in total or partial satisfaction of, a preexisting claim; [PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. A, §4 (AFF).] (3). By accepting delivery under a preexisting contract for purchase; or [PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. A, §4 (AFF).] (4). In return for any consideration sufficient to support a simple contract. [PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. A, §4 (AFF).]
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