# Commercial Law (GCL)

## Title 9. Secured Transactions

### Subtitle 4. Rights of Third Parties

#### Section 9-402

The existence of a security interest, agricultural lien, or authority given to a debtor to dispose of or use collateral, without more, does not subject a secured party to liability in contract or tort for the debtor's acts or omissions.

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