# Commercial Law (GCL)

## Title 9. Secured Transactions

### Subtitle 4. Rights of Third Parties

#### Section 9-401

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) and Sec.Sec. 9-406, 9-407, 9-408, and 9-409, whether a debtor's rights in collateral may be voluntarily or involuntarily transferred is governed by law other than this title.

(b) An agreement between the debtor and secured party which prohibits a transfer of the debtor's rights in collateral or makes the transfer a default does not prevent the transfer from taking effect.

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Md. Code Ann., Com. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)