A security interest that is enforceable immediately before this act takes effect 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 (1) year after this act takes effect;

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 47-9-704

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(2) remains enforceable thereafter if the security interest becomes enforceable under § 47-9-203 on July 1, 2001 or within one (1) year thereafter; and
(3) becomes perfected:

(A) without further action, on July 1, 2001 if the applicable requirements for perfection under this act 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.