California · Commercial Code
COM §9906: A person may file an initial financing statement or a continuation statement under this chapter if the following conditions are satisfied: (a) The secured party of record authorizes the filing.
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A person may file an initial or continuation financing statement if the secured party of record authorizes the filing.
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A person may file an initial financing statement or a continuation statement under this chapter if the following conditions are satisfied: (a) The secured party of record authorizes the filing. (b) The filing is necessary under this division to accomplish either of the following: (1) To continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before January 1, 2015. (2) To perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest.
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