400.9-708.  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.