(a) Filed record effective if authorized. – A filed record is effective only to the extent that it was filed by a person that may file it under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 25-9-509.

(b) Authorization by one secured party of record. – A record authorized by one secured party of record does not affect the financing statement with respect to another secured party of record.

(c) Continuation statement not timely filed. – A continuation statement that is not filed within the six-month period prescribed by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 25-9-515(d) is ineffective. (2000-169, s. 1.)