47-9708. Persons entitled to file initial financing statement or continuation statement A person may file an initial financing statement or a continuation statement under this article if: 1. The secured party of record authorizes the filing; and 2. The filing is necessary under this article: (a) To continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before July 1, 2001; or (b) To perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest.
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