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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) Initial financing statement in lieu of continuation statement. The filing of an initial financing statement in the office specified in section 336.9-501 continues the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before Laws 2000, chapter 399, takes effect if:
(1) the filing of an initial financing statement in that office would be effective to perfect a security interest under Laws 2000, chapter 399;
(2) the pre-effective date financing statement was filed in an office in another state or another office in this state; and
(3) the initial financing statement satisfies subsection (c).
(b) Period of continued effectiveness. The filing of an initial financing statement under subsection (a) continues the effectiveness of the pre-effective date financing statement:
(1) if the initial financing statement is filed before Laws 2000, chapter 399, takes effect, for the period provided in Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 336.9-403, with respect to a financing statement; and
(2) if the initial financing statement is filed after Laws 2000, chapter 399, takes effect, for the period provided in section 336.9-515 with respect to an initial financing statement.
(c) Requirements for initial financing statement under subsection (a). To be effective for purposes of subsection (a), an initial financing statement must:
(1) satisfy the requirements of Part 5 for an initial financing statement;
(2) identify the pre-effective date financing statement by indicating the office in which the financing statement was filed and providing the dates of filing and file numbers, if any, of the financing statement and of the most recent continuation statement filed with respect to the financing statement; and
(3) indicate that the pre-effective date financing statement remains effective.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Minnesota Statutes Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection (Ch. 324-341) § 336.9-706. When initial financing statement suffices to continue effectiveness of financing statement - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mn/trade-regulations-consumer-protection-ch-324-341/mn-st-sect-336-9-706/
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