24.48.070 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:
(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 effective date of Chapters 24.42 through 24.48]; or
(2) To perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest.