Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - General Definitions and Principles of Interpretation
Section 1-204 - Value

Except as otherwise provided in §§ 3–303, 4–208, and 4–209 of this article, a person gives value for rights if the person acquires them:
        (1)    In return for a binding commitment to extend credit or for the extension of immediately available credit, whether or not drawn upon and whether or not a charge–back is provided for in the event of difficulties in collection;
        (2)    As security for, or in total or partial satisfaction of, a preexisting claim;
        (3)    By accepting delivery under a preexisting contract for purchase; or
        (4)    In return for any consideration sufficient to support a simple contract.