Maine Code § 11-9-1609

Secured party's right to take possession after default
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(1). After default, a secured party:
(a). May take possession of the collateral; and [PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1999,
c. 699, Pt. A, §4 (AFF).]
(b). Without removal, may render equipment unusable and dispose of collateral on a debtor's
premises under section 9-1610. [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). A secured party may proceed under subsection (1):
(a). Pursuant to judicial process; or [PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 699, Pt.
A, §4 (AFF).]
(b). Without judicial process if it proceeds without breach of the peace. [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).]
(3). If so agreed, and in any event after default, a secured party may require the debtor to assemble
the collateral and make it available to the secured party at a place to be designated by the secured party
that is reasonably convenient to both parties.
[PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. A, §4 (AFF).]

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