Arizona § 47-9709 - Priority
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 47-9709 — Priority, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-9709. Priority
A. This chapter, as added in 1999, determines the priority of conflicting claims to collateral. However, if the relative priorities of the claims were established before July 1, 2001, chapter 9 of this title as it existed before July 1, 2001 determines priority.
B. For purposes of section 47-9322, subsection A, the priority of a security interest that becomes enforceable under section 47-9203 dates from July 1, 2001 if the security interest is perfected under this chapter, as added in 1999, by the filing of a financing statement before July 1, 2001 that would not have been effective to perfect the security interest under chapter 9 of this title as it existed before July 1, 2001. This subsection does not apply to conflicting security interests each of which is perfected by the filing of such a financing statement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 47-9709
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 47-9709 cover?
Section 47-9709 ("Priority") 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.
How do I cite Arizona § 47-9709?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 47-9709 apply to my situation?
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