Maryland Commercial Law Section 9-708

      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 subtitle:

                  (A)      To continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before this title takes effect; or

                  (B)      To perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest.