(A) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, this chapter applies to a transaction or lien within the scope of this chapter even if the transaction or lien was entered into or created before July 1, 2001.

(B) Except as otherwise provided in division (C) of this section and sections 1309.703 to 1309.709 of the Revised Code:

(1) Transactions or liens that were not governed by this chapter as it existed before July 1, 2001, were validly entered into or created prior to that date, and would be subject to this chapter if they had been entered into or created on or after that date, and the rights, duties, and interests related to those transactions or liens, remain valid on and after July 1, 2001; and

(2) The transactions and liens may be terminated, completed, consummated, or enforced as required or permitted by the law in effect immediately prior to July 1, 2001, or the law in effect on and after that date.

(C) This chapter does not affect an action, case, or proceeding commenced prior to July 1, 2001.