Maine Code § 11-9-1205

Use or disposition of collateral permissible
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(1). A security interest is not invalid or fraudulent against creditors solely because:
(a). The debtor has the right or ability to:
(i) Use, commingle or dispose of all or part of the collateral, including returned or repossessed
goods;
(ii) Collect, compromise, enforce or otherwise deal with collateral;
(iii) Accept the return of collateral or make repossessions; or
(iv) Use, commingle or dispose of proceeds; or [PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL
1999, c. 699, Pt. A, §4 (AFF).]
(b). The secured party fails to require the debtor to account for proceeds or replace collateral. [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).]
(2). This section does not relax the requirements of possession if attachment, perfection or
enforcement of a security interest depends upon possession of the collateral by the secured party.
[PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. A, §4 (AFF).]

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