Part VII. Transition. § 28:9–701. Effective date. § 28:9–702. Savings clause. § 28:9–703. Security interest perfected before July 1, 2001. § 28:9–704. Security interest unperfected before July 1, 2001. § 28:9–705. Effectiveness of action taken before July 1, 2001. § 28:9–706. When initial financing statement suffices to continue effectiveness of financing statement. § 28:9–707. Amendment of pre-effective-date financing statement. § 28:9–708. Persons entitled to file initial financing statement or continuation statement. § 28:9–709. Priority.