A person may file an initial financing statement or a continuation statement under Sections 145 through 152 of this act if:

(1) the secured party of record authorizes the filing; and

(2) the filing is necessary under Sections 145 through 153 of this act:

(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.