A person may file an initial financing statement or a continuation statement under this part if:
(1) The secured party of record authorizes the filing; and
(2) The filing is necessary under this subtitle:
(A) To continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before this title takes effect; or
(B) To perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Secured Transactions
Section 9-701 - Effective Date
Section 9-702 - Savings Clause
Section 9-703 - Security Interest Perfected Before Effective Date
Section 9-704 - Security Interest Unperfected Before Effective Date
Section 9-705 - Effectiveness of Action Taken Before Effective Date
Section 9-706 - When Initial Financing Statement Suffices as Continuation Statement
Section 9-707 - Amendment of Information in Pre-Effective-Date Financing Statement
Section 9-708 - Persons Entitled to File Initial Financing Statement or Continuation Statement