Section 9--700. Definitions. The  following words and terms when used in this part 7 shall have the  following meanings: "Former Article 9."  The  provisions  of  article  9  of  the  Uniform  Commercial  Code of this state as in effect before the effective date of  Revised Article 9. "Revised Article 9." The  provisions  of  article  9  of  the  Uniform  Commercial  Code of this state, as amended by the chapter of the laws of  2001 which added these words and as they may be further amended.