A person may file an initial financing statement or a continuation statement under this part if:
(a) The secured party of record authorizes the filing; and “(b) The filing is necessary under this part:
(1) To continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before the applicability date; or
(2) To perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest.
(May 1, 2013, D.C. Law 19-302, § 2(s), 60 DCR 2688.)
Applicability of D.C. Law 19-302: Section 4 of D.C. Law 19-302 provided that the act shall apply as of July 1, 2013.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]
Subtitle I - Uniform Commercial Code
Article 9 - Secured Transactions
Part VIII - Transition Provisions for 2012 Amendments
§ 28:9–803. Security interest perfected before applicability date
§ 28:9–804. Security interest unperfected before applicability date
§ 28:9–805. Effectiveness of action taken before applicability date
§ 28:9–807. Amendment of pre-effective-date financing statement
§ 28:9–808. Person entitled to file initial financing statement or continuation statement