Maryland § 9-306
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-306, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-306.
(a) Subject to subsection (c), the local law of the issuer’s jurisdiction or a nominated person’s jurisdiction governs perfection, the effect of perfection or nonperfection, and the priority of a security interest in a letter-of-credit right if the issuer’s jurisdiction or nominated person’s jurisdiction is a state.
(b) For purposes of this part, an issuer’s jurisdiction or nominated person’s jurisdiction is the jurisdiction whose law governs the liability of the issuer or nominated person with respect to the letter-of-credit right as provided in § 5-116 of this article.
(c) This section does not apply to a security interest that is perfected only under § 9-308(d).
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-306
What does Maryland Code § 9-306 cover?
Section 9-306 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. 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 Maryland § 9-306?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 9-306" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 9-306 apply to my situation?
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