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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 11, § 9-1618

Rights and duties of certain secondary obligors

Known as the Uniform Commercial Code

The act spans §§ 2-101 to 9-1709 (548 sections).

PL 1999, c. 699, §A2 (NEW)

(1). A secondary obligor acquires the rights and becomes obligated to perform the duties of the secured party after the secondary obligor:

(a). Receives an assignment of a secured obligation from the secured party;

(b). Receives a transfer of collateral from the secured party and agrees to accept the rights and assume the duties of the secured party; or

(c). Is subrogated to the rights of a secured party with respect to collateral.

(2). An assignment, transfer or subrogation described in subsection (1):

(a). Is not a disposition of collateral under section 9‑1610; and

(b). Relieves the secured party of further duties under this Article.

Official source: Maine Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Maine statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.