Section 7-9A-708
Persons entitled to file initial financing statement or continuation statement.
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 part:
(A) to continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before January 1, 2002; or
(B) to perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest.
(Act 2001-481, p. 647, §1.)