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The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is a set of rules that governs how businesses buy and sell things. Every state in the United States has adopted some version of the UCC. It covers things like buying and leasing goods, using checks and other types of payments, and borrowing money. It helps make sure that businesses follow the same rules when they do business with each other.
The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is a set of laws that govern commercial transactions in the United States. It has been adopted in some form by every state and the District of Columbia. The UCC covers a wide range of topics related to commercial transactions, including sales and leases of goods, negotiable instruments, and secured transactions.
These examples illustrate how the UCC provides a framework for commercial transactions and helps ensure that businesses can rely on consistent rules across different states.
Uniform Code of Military Justice | Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA)