Section 1309.201. General effectiveness of security agreement - UCC 9-201

(A) Except as otherwise provided in Chapters 1301., 1302., 1303., 1304., 1305., 1307., 1308., 1309., and 1310. of the Revised Code, a security agreement is effective according to its terms between the parties, against purchasers of the collateral, and against creditors.

(B) A transaction, although subject to this chapter, is also subject to any applicable law that establishes a different rule for consumers and to Chapter 1317., sections 1321.01 to 1321.33 and divisions (A), (B), and (C) of section 1321.99 of the Revised Code.

(C) In the event of conflict between the provisions of this chapter and the provisions of sections 1317.01 to 1317.99, 1321.01 to 1321.33, and divisions (A), (B), and (C) of section 1321.99 of the Revised Code, the provisions of sections 1317.01 to 1317.99, 1321.01 to 1321.33, and divisions (A), (B), and (C) of section 1321.99 of the Revised Code shall prevail. Failure to comply with those provisions has only the effect provided in those provisions.

(D) This article does not:

(1) Validate any rate, charge, agreement, or practice that violates a rule of law, statute, or regulation described in division (B) of this section; or

(2) Extend the application of the rule of law, statute, or regulation to a transaction not otherwise subject to it.

Effective Date: 07-01-2001