Maine § 15-304. - Effectiveness of actions taken before July 1, 2025

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 15-304. — Effectiveness of actions taken before July 1, 2025, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 15-304.. Effectiveness of actions taken before July 1, 2025

(1).  If action, other than the filing of a financing statement, is taken before July 1, 2025 and the action would have resulted in perfection of the security interest had the security interest become enforceable before July 1, 2025, the action is effective to perfect a security interest that attaches under this Title as in effect on July 1, 2025 before the adjustment date. An attached security interest becomes unperfected on the adjustment date unless the security interest becomes a perfected security interest under this Title as in effect on July 1, 2025 before the adjustment date.

(2).  The filing of a financing statement before July 1, 2025 is effective to perfect a security interest on July 1, 2025 to the extent the filing would satisfy the requirements for perfection on July 1, 2025.

(3).  The taking of an action before July 1, 2025 is sufficient for the enforceability of a security interest on July 1, 2025 if the action would satisfy the requirements for enforceability on July 1, 2025.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 15-304.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 15-304. cover?

Section 15-304. ("Effectiveness of actions taken before July 1, 2025") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. 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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