California § 9338 - If a security interest or agricultural lien is perfected by a filed financing sta

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§ 9338. If a security interest or agricultural lien is perfected by a filed financing sta

If a security interest or agricultural lien is perfected by a filed financing statement providing information described in paragraph (5) of subdivision (b) of Section 9516 which is incorrect at the time the financing statement is filed, both of the following apply: (1) The security interest or agricultural lien is subordinate to a conflicting perfected security interest in the collateral to the extent that the holder of the conflicting security interest gives value in reasonable reliance upon the incorrect information. (2) A purchaser, other than a secured party, of the collateral takes free of the security interest or agricultural lien to the extent that, in reasonable reliance upon the incorrect information, the purchaser gives value and, in the case of tangible chattel paper, tangible documents, goods, instruments, or a security certificate, receives delivery of the collateral.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9338

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9338 cover?

Section 9338 ("If a security interest or agricultural lien is perfected by a filed financing sta") 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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