Arizona § 47-9205 - Use or disposition of collateral permissible

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 47-9205 — Use or disposition of collateral permissible, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 47-9205. Use or disposition of collateral permissible

A. A security interest is not invalid or fraudulent against creditors solely because:

1. The debtor has the right or ability to:

(a) Use, commingle or dispose of all or part of the collateral, including returned or repossessed goods;

(b) Collect, compromise, enforce or otherwise deal with collateral;

(c) Accept the return of collateral or make repossessions; or

(d) Use, commingle or dispose of proceeds; or

2. The secured party fails to require the debtor to account for proceeds or replace collateral.

B. This section does not relax the requirements of possession if attachment, perfection or enforcement of a security interest depends on possession of the collateral by the secured party.

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 47-9205

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 47-9205 cover?

Section 47-9205 ("Use or disposition of collateral permissible") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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