N.J. Stat. § 12A:9-802: Savings clause.

Savings Clause.

(a) Pre-effective date transactions or liens. Except as otherwise provided in this part, this act applies to a transaction or lien within its scope, even if the transaction or lien was entered into or created before this act takes effect.

(b) Pre-effective-date proceedings. This act does not affect an action, case, or proceeding commenced before this act takes effect.

L.2013, c.65, s.30.