California § 9205 - A security interest is not invalid or fraudulent against creditors solely because
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 9205 — A security interest is not invalid or fraudulent against creditors solely because, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9205. A security interest is not invalid or fraudulent against creditors solely because
(a) A security interest is not invalid or fraudulent against creditors solely because either of the following applies: (1) The debtor has the right or ability to do any of the following: (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. (D) Use, commingle, or dispose of proceeds. (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 upon possession of the collateral by the secured party.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9205
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9205 cover?
Section 9205 ("A security interest is not invalid or fraudulent against creditors solely because") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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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