Ohio Code § 1309.301
Ohio Code § 1309.301. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 1309.301.
Except as otherwise provided in sections 1309.303 to 1309.306 of the Revised Code , the following rules determine the law governing perfection, the effect of perfection
or nonperfection, and the priority of a security interest in collateral: (A) Except as otherwise provided in this section, while a debtor is located in a jurisdiction,
the local law of that jurisdiction governs perfection, the effect of perfection or
nonperfection, and the priority of a security interest in collateral. (B) While collateral is located in a jurisdiction, the local law of that jurisdiction
governs perfection, the effect of perfection or nonperfection, and the priority of
a possessory security interest in that collateral. (C) Except as otherwise provided in division (D) of this section, while tangible negotiable
documents, goods, instruments, money, or tangible chattel paper is located in a jurisdiction,
the local law of that jurisdiction governs: (1) Perfection of a security interest in the goods by filing a fixture filing; (2) Perfection of a security interest in timber to be cut; and (3) The effect of perfection or nonperfection and the priority of a nonpossessory security
interest in the collateral. (D) The local law of the jurisdiction in which the wellhead or minehead is located governs
perfection, the effect of perfection or nonperfection, and the priority of a security
interest in as-extracted collateral.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 1309.301
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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