Section 7-401. Buyer's right of redemption


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  • 1. No note or security agreement
      used in connection with a loan for the purpose of financing the purchase
      of  a  motor vehicle, used primarily for personal or household purposes,
      shall contain any provision for  acceleration  of  payment  which  would
      prevent  the  buyer's  right  of  redemption  pursuant  to section three
      hundred two of the personal property law. Any such  provision  shall  be
      void but shall not otherwise affect the validity of the note or security
      agreement.
        2.  Within  seventy-two  hours  after the repossession or surrender of
      such motor vehicle the holder shall personally deliver or  mail  to  the
      borrower  at  his  last known address a written notice setting forth the
      right granted to redeem the vehicle,  the  dollar  amount  necessary  to
      redeem,  and  the name, address and telephone number of the holder where
      information may be obtained regarding redemption of the vehicle.