(a) Subordination of security interest in transferred collateral. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, a security interest created by a debtor is subordinate to a security interest in the same collateral created by another person if:(1) The debtor acquired the collateral subject to the security interest created by the other person;(2) The security interest created by the other person was perfected when the debtor acquired the collateral; and(3) There is no period thereafter when the security interest is unperfected.(b) Limitation of subsection (a) subordination. Subsection (a) of this section subordinates a security interest only if the security interest:(1) Otherwise would have priority solely under section 9-322(a) or 9-324; or(2) Arose solely under section 2-711(3) or 2A-508(5).
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