Maine Code § 11-9-1201

General effectiveness of security agreement
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(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.
[PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. A, §4 (AFF).]
(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.
[PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. A, §4 (AFF).]
(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.
[PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. A, §4 (AFF).]
(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 [PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. A, §4
(AFF).]
(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. [PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. A, §4
(AFF).]
[PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. A, §4 (AFF).]

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