Arkansas § 4-9-706 - When initial financing statement suffices to continue effectiveness of financing statement.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-9-706 — When initial financing statement suffices to continue effectiveness of financing statement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-9-706. When initial financing statement suffices to continue effectiveness of financing statement.
The filing of an initial financing statement in the office specified in § 4-9-501 continues the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before this act takes effect on July 1, 2001, if: the filing of an initial financing statement in that office would be effective to perfect a security interest under this act; the pre-effective-date financing statement was filed in an office in another state or another office in this State; and the initial financing statement satisfies subsection (c). The filing of an initial financing statement under subsection (a) continues the effectiveness of the pre-effective-date financing statement: if the initial financing statement is filed before this act takes effect, for the period provided in former § 4-9-403 with respect to a financing statement; and if the initial financing statement is filed after this act takes effect, for the period provided in § 4-9-515 with respect to an initial financing statement. To be effective for purposes of subsection (a), an initial financing statement must: satisfy the requirements of part 5 for an initial financing statement; 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 indicate that the pre-effective-date financing statement remains effective.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 4-9-706
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-9-706 cover?
Section 4-9-706 ("When initial financing statement suffices to continue effectiveness of financing statement.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 4-9-706?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-9-706" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 4-9-706 apply to my situation?
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