# Commercial Law (GCL)

## Title 9. Secured Transactions

### Subtitle 8. Transition Provisions for 2012 Amendments

#### Section 9-809

A person may file an initial financing statement or a continuation statement under this subtitle 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 the Act takes effect; or

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

---

Md. Code Ann., Com. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)