First, let me point out that under current Federal law a trustee may not avoid a transfer that creates a purchase money security interest in property acquired by a debtor that is perfected on or before 10 days of the debtor receiving possession of the property. The Judiciary Committee approved language to extend the Federal time period from 10 to 20 days.
Discussing changes to federal law regarding purchase money security interests.
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