62A.9A-704 - Security interest unperfected before effective date. - Washington Statutes

Security interest unperfected before effective date.

A security interest that is enforceable immediately before July 1, 2001, but which would be subordinate to the rights of a person that becomes a lien creditor at that time:

     (1) Remains an enforceable security interest for one year after July 1, 2001;

     (2) Remains enforceable thereafter if the security interest becomes enforceable under RCW 62A.9A-203 on or before July 1, 2001, or within one year thereafter; and

     (3) Becomes perfected:

     (A) Without further action, on July 1, 2001, if the applicable requirements for perfection under Article 62A.9A RCW are satisfied before or at that time; or

     (B) When the applicable requirements for perfection are satisfied if the requirements are satisfied after that time.

[2001 c 32 § 48; 2000 c 250 § 9A-704.]

Notes: Effective date -- 2001 c 32: See note following RCW 62A.9A-102.