Md. Code, Com. § 9-801 : COMMERCIAL LAW — SECURED TRANSACTIONS — TRANSITION PROVISIONS FOR 2012 AMENDMENTS (SUBTITLE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013) —801 - Defined terms
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) "Act" means Chapter 674 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2012.
(c) "Pre-effective-date financing statement" means a financing statement filed before the effective date of the Act.