Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)

A model code of proposed statutes dealing with commercial transactions which has been adopted as legislation by all states. Each state can individually decide whether to adopt a uniform law as proposed by the UCC and also has the ability to make nonuniform amendments to the proposed statute.

  • In connection with transactions in goods, counsel is primarily concerned with Article 2 (Sales). Article 2 applies to transactions that involve the sale of goods, which are tangible, moveable objects that are not real estate, securities or things in action.

  • In connection with loan transactions, counsel is primarily concerned with Article 8 (Investment Securities) and Article 9 (Secured Transactions). Article 9 provides a comprehensive scheme for the regulation of security interests in personal property and fixtures.

For a copy of the New York UCC, see Laws of New York.

For a copy of the California UCC, see California Commercial Code.

For a copy of the Illinois UCC, see Illinois UCC.

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