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# O.C.G.A. § 11-12A-102. Definitions.

(a) Article 12A Definitions. In this article:

(1) “Adjustment date” means July 1, 2025.

(2) “Article 12” means Article 12 of this title.

(3) “Article 12 property” means a controllable account, controllable electronic record, or controllable payment intangible.

(b) Definitions in other articles. The following definitions in other articles of this title apply to this article:

“Controllable account.” Code Section 11-9-102.

“Controllable electronic record.” Code Section 11-12-102.

“Controllable payment intangible.” Code Section 11-9-102.

“Electronic money.” Code Section 11-9-102.

“Financing statement.” Code Section 11-9-102.

(c) Article 1 definitions and principles. Article 1 contains general definitions and principles of construction and interpretation applicable throughout this article.

## History

Code 1981, § 11-12A-102, enacted by Ga. L. 2024, p. 817, § 4-1/HB 1240, effective July 1, 2024.