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title: O.C.G.A. § 11-9-708. Persons entitled to file initial financing statement or continuation statement.
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# O.C.G.A. § 11-9-708. 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 July 1, 2001; or

(B) To perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest.

## History

Code 1981, § 11-9-708, enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 362, § 1.