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DC Code § 28-4555 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 45B - Excessive Pricing|§ 28-4555. Judicial remedies

(a) Any affected party, including the District of Columbia, shall have standing to file a civil suit in a court of competent jurisdiction for a violation of this chapter and to seek a remedy, including declaratory and injunctive relief. If the District of Columbia is the plaintiff, it may seek remedies on its own behalf, on behalf of all residents of the District of Columbia, or both. (b) If a judge of a court of competent jurisdiction finds that there has been excessive pricing in a suit filed by an affected party, the judge shall levy the appropriate civil penalties and may order, if supported by the evidence: (1) Temporary, preliminary, or permanent injunctions to enjoin the sales of prescription drugs in the District at excessive prices; (2) Appropriate fines for each violation; (3) Damages, including treble damages; (4) Reasonable attorney’s fees; (5) The cost of litigation; or (6) Any other relief the court deems proper.  (Dec. 10, 2005, D.C. Law 16-37, § 2, 52 DCR 9061.)
DC Code § 28-4602 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 46 - Consumer Credit Service Organizations|§ 28-4602. Registration statement

(a) A consumer credit service organization that operates in the District shall: (1) Register with the Mayor by filing, on a form prescribed by the Mayor, a registration statement and paying a registration fee of $300; and (2) Pay an annual fee of $200 before April 2 of each subsequent year or at any other time established by regulation. (b) If there is a change in any of the information provided in the registration statement, the registrant shall report the change in writing to the Mayor within 10 days of the change. (c) If, in the opinion of the Mayor, the registration statement fails to disclose sufficient information required by this chapter or the rules issued pursuant to this chapter, the registrant shall file in writing any additional information requested by the Mayor. The Mayor shall not accept the registration statement until all the requested information is furnished.  (Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-236, § 3, 38 DCR 306; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-255, § 27(ff), 44 DCR 1271; Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 3302, 48 DCR 6981.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4602. Section References This section is referenced in § 28-4606. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-28 rewrote subsec. (a) which had read as follows: “(a) A consumer credit service organization that operates in the District shall: (1) Register with the Mayor; and (2) On a form prescribed by the Mayor, file a registration statement with the Mayor.” Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3002 of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861).
DC Code § 28-4603 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 46 - Consumer Credit Service Organizations|§ 28-4603. Prohibited acts

A consumer credit service organization shall not: (1) Charge or receive money or other valuable consideration prior to completion of the services the consumer credit service organization has agreed to perform for a consumer, unless the consumer credit service organization has obtained a surety bond or established a trust account as required by § 28-4604; (2) Charge or receive money or other valuable consideration solely for referral of a consumer to a retail seller who may extend credit to the consumer if the credit that is to be extended to the consumer is based upon substantially the same terms as credit available to the general public; (3) Make any statement or counsel or advise a consumer to make any statement regarding the consumer’s creditworthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity that the consumer credit service organization knows or reasonably should have known is false or misleading to the following: (A) A credit reporting agency; (B) A person who has extended credit to a consumer; or (C) A person to whom a consumer is applying for an extension of credit; (4) In connection with the offer or sale of the services: (A) Make or use a false or misleading representation; (B) Fail to disclose a material fact, policy, or method; or (C) Directly or indirectly engage in an act or course of business to defraud or deceive a consumer; (5) Make or use as a part of its trade name, or employ in any communication, correspondence, notice, advertisement, circular, or other writing or publication, the word “repair” in a manner that reasonably conveys the impression or belief that the organization is able to provide a consumer with an immediate correction or rehabilitation of the consumer’s credit problem; (6) Attempt to waive any provision of this chapter or coerce, influence, or direct a consumer to waive any provision of this chapter or any rule issued pursuant to this chapter; or (7) Fail or refuse to comply with any provision of this chapter or any rule issued pursuant to this chapter.  (Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-236, § 4, 38 DCR 306; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-255, § 27(gg), 44 DCR 1271.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4603.
DC Code § 28-4604 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 46 - Consumer Credit Service Organizations|§ 28-4604. Bond requirements

(a) A consumer credit service organization that charges or receives money or other valuable consideration prior to completion of services under a contract or agreement shall obtain a surety bond or establish a trust account that guarantees a refund to a consumer of any money or other valuable consideration paid by the consumer. The bond shall be in the amount of $25,000 and issued by a surety company legally allowed to do business in the District. A trust account established to guarantee a refund to a consumer shall have a minimum balance of $25,000 and be deposited at a federally insured bank or savings and loan association located in the District. (b) Funds from the bank account or surety bond shall be used to refund payment to a consumer who cancels a contract, to pay any damages assessed against a consumer credit service organization in an action arising from a violation of this chapter, or to settle a consumer complaint filed with the Mayor against a consumer credit service organization.  (Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-236, § 5, 38 DCR 306.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4604. Section References This section is referenced in § 28-4603.
DC Code § 28-4606 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 46 - Consumer Credit Service Organizations|§ 28-4606. Enforcement

(a) Except as provided in this chapter, no registration pursuant to section 3 [§ 28-4602] shall be suspended or revoked without a hearing pursuant to title 1 of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act (“APA”), approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; § 2-501 et seq.). (b) In any proceeding pursuant to this chapter, the burden of proving an exemption or exception is upon the person who claims the exemption or exception. (c) This section does not prohibit the enforcement by any person of a right provided by this chapter or any other applicable District or federal law, rule, or regulation.  (Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-236, § 7, 38 DCR 306.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4606.
DC Code § 28-4607 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 46 - Consumer Credit Service Organizations|§ 28-4607. Penalties

(a) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be fined not more than not more than the amount set forth in [§ 22-3571.01] per violation, imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both. (b) Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this act [this chapter] or the rules authorized by this chapter, pursuant to subchapters I and II of Chapter 18 of Title 2. (c) Any consumer injured by a violation of this chapter may bring an action for recovery of damages within 3 years after the signing of the contract. Judgment shall be entered for actual damages and shall in no case be less than the amount paid by the consumer to the consumer credit service organization, plus reasonable attorney’s fees and actual costs incurred to recover the damages. An award may also be entered for punitive damages. (d) The remedies provided pursuant to this chapter are in addition to the remedies available pursuant to any other law.  (Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-236, § 8, 38 DCR 306; June 11, 2013, D.C. Law 19-317, § 285(f), 60 DCR 2064.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4607. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-317 substituted “not more than the amount set forth in [§ 22-3571.01]” for “not more than $500” in (a). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 285(f) of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-45, April 1, 2013, 60 DCR 5400, 20 DCSTAT 1300). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 19-317: Section 401 of D.C. Law 19-317 provided that the act shall apply only to offenses committed on or after June 11, 2013.
DC Code § 28-4608 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 46 - Consumer Credit Service Organizations|§ 28-4608. Rulemaking

(a) The Mayor shall issue proposed rules, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, to implement the provisions of this chapter. The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution within this 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved. Nothing in this section shall affect any requirements imposed upon the Mayor by subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2. (b) The proposed rules shall include, but not be limited to the following: (1) Registration requirements; (2) Sample disclosure provisions; (3) Contract and notice of cancellation forms; and (4) A schedule of civil fines. (c) The Mayor may issue emergency rules without prior Council approval, which shall be effective for not more than 90 days and are consistent with subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.  (Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-236, § 10, 38 DCR 306; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-255, § 27(hh), 44 DCR 1271.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4608. Editor's Notes Most of the provisions of this chapter (§§ 28-4701 to 28-4712), are now codified at §§ 19-1309.01 to 19-1309.06, 19-1308.03, 19-1308.04, and 19-1308.05.
DC Code § 28-4701 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 47 - Uniform Prudent Investor Act. [Repealed]|§ 28-4701. Prudent investor rule [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-187, § 1-12, 45 DCR 7802; Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 4, 51 DCR 208.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4701 — 28-4712. Editor's Notes Most of the provisions of this chapter (§§ 28-4701 to 28-4712), are now codified at §§ 19-1309.01 to 19-1309.06, 19-1308.03, 19-1308.04, and 19-1308.05. Uniform Law: These sections were based upon §§ 1-12 of the Uniform Prudent Investor Act.
DC Code § 28-4702 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 47 - Uniform Prudent Investor Act. [Repealed]|§ 28-4702. Standard of care; portfolio strategy; risk and return objectives [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-187, § 1-12, 45 DCR 7802; Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 4, 51 DCR 208.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4701 — 28-4712. Editor's Notes Most of the provisions of this chapter (§§ 28-4701 to 28-4712), are now codified at §§ 19-1309.01 to 19-1309.06, 19-1308.03, 19-1308.04, and 19-1308.05. Uniform Law: These sections were based upon §§ 1-12 of the Uniform Prudent Investor Act.
DC Code § 28-4703 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 47 - Uniform Prudent Investor Act. [Repealed]|§ 28-4703. Diversification [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-187, § 1-12, 45 DCR 7802; Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 4, 51 DCR 208.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4701 — 28-4712. Editor's Notes Most of the provisions of this chapter (§§ 28-4701 to 28-4712), are now codified at §§ 19-1309.01 to 19-1309.06, 19-1308.03, 19-1308.04, and 19-1308.05. Uniform Law: These sections were based upon §§ 1-12 of the Uniform Prudent Investor Act.
DC Code § 28-4704 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 47 - Uniform Prudent Investor Act. [Repealed]|§ 28-4704. Duties at inception of trusteeship [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-187, § 1-12, 45 DCR 7802; Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 4, 51 DCR 208.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4701 — 28-4712. Editor's Notes Most of the provisions of this chapter (§§ 28-4701 to 28-4712), are now codified at §§ 19-1309.01 to 19-1309.06, 19-1308.03, 19-1308.04, and 19-1308.05. Uniform Law: These sections were based upon §§ 1-12 of the Uniform Prudent Investor Act.
DC Code § 28-4705 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 47 - Uniform Prudent Investor Act. [Repealed]|§ 28-4705. Loyalty [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-187, § 1-12, 45 DCR 7802; Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 4, 51 DCR 208.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4701 — 28-4712. Editor's Notes Most of the provisions of this chapter (§§ 28-4701 to 28-4712), are now codified at §§ 19-1309.01 to 19-1309.06, 19-1308.03, 19-1308.04, and 19-1308.05. Uniform Law: These sections were based upon §§ 1-12 of the Uniform Prudent Investor Act.
DC Code § 28-4706 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 47 - Uniform Prudent Investor Act. [Repealed]|§ 28-4706. Impartiality [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-187, § 1-12, 45 DCR 7802; Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 4, 51 DCR 208.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4701 — 28-4712. Editor's Notes Most of the provisions of this chapter (§§ 28-4701 to 28-4712), are now codified at §§ 19-1309.01 to 19-1309.06, 19-1308.03, 19-1308.04, and 19-1308.05. Uniform Law: These sections were based upon §§ 1-12 of the Uniform Prudent Investor Act.
DC Code § 28-4707 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 47 - Uniform Prudent Investor Act. [Repealed]|§ 28-4707. Investment costs [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-187, § 1-12, 45 DCR 7802; Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 4, 51 DCR 208.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4701 — 28-4712. Editor's Notes Most of the provisions of this chapter (§§ 28-4701 to 28-4712), are now codified at §§ 19-1309.01 to 19-1309.06, 19-1308.03, 19-1308.04, and 19-1308.05. Uniform Law: These sections were based upon §§ 1-12 of the Uniform Prudent Investor Act.
DC Code § 28-4708 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 47 - Uniform Prudent Investor Act. [Repealed]|§ 28-4708. Reviewing compliance [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-187, § 1-12, 45 DCR 7802; Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 4, 51 DCR 208.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4701 — 28-4712. Editor's Notes Most of the provisions of this chapter (§§ 28-4701 to 28-4712), are now codified at §§ 19-1309.01 to 19-1309.06, 19-1308.03, 19-1308.04, and 19-1308.05. Uniform Law: These sections were based upon §§ 1-12 of the Uniform Prudent Investor Act.
DC Code § 28-4709 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 47 - Uniform Prudent Investor Act. [Repealed]|§ 28-4709. Delegation of investment and management functions [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-187, § 1-12, 45 DCR 7802; Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 4, 51 DCR 208.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4701 — 28-4712. Editor's Notes Most of the provisions of this chapter (§§ 28-4701 to 28-4712), are now codified at §§ 19-1309.01 to 19-1309.06, 19-1308.03, 19-1308.04, and 19-1308.05. Uniform Law: These sections were based upon §§ 1-12 of the Uniform Prudent Investor Act.
DC Code § 28-4710 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 47 - Uniform Prudent Investor Act. [Repealed]|§ 28-4710. Language invoking standard of chapter [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-187, § 1-12, 45 DCR 7802; Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 4, 51 DCR 208.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4701 — 28-4712. Editor's Notes Most of the provisions of this chapter (§§ 28-4701 to 28-4712), are now codified at §§ 19-1309.01 to 19-1309.06, 19-1308.03, 19-1308.04, and 19-1308.05. Uniform Law: These sections were based upon §§ 1-12 of the Uniform Prudent Investor Act.
DC Code § 28-4711 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 47 - Uniform Prudent Investor Act. [Repealed]|§ 28-4711. Uniformity of application and construction [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-187, § 1-12, 45 DCR 7802; Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 4, 51 DCR 208.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4701 — 28-4712. Editor's Notes Most of the provisions of this chapter (§§ 28-4701 to 28-4712), are now codified at §§ 19-1309.01 to 19-1309.06, 19-1308.03, 19-1308.04, and 19-1308.05. Uniform Law: These sections were based upon §§ 1-12 of the Uniform Prudent Investor Act.
DC Code § 28-4712 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 47 - Uniform Prudent Investor Act. [Repealed]|§ 28-4712. Application to existing relationships [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-187, § 1-12, 45 DCR 7802; Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-104, § 4, 51 DCR 208.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 28-4701 — 28-4712. Editor's Notes Most of the provisions of this chapter (§§ 28-4701 to 28-4712), are now codified at §§ 19-1309.01 to 19-1309.06, 19-1308.03, 19-1308.04, and 19-1308.05. Uniform Law: These sections were based upon §§ 1-12 of the Uniform Prudent Investor Act.
DC Code § 28-4902 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 49 - Uniform Electronic Transactions|§ 28-4902. Scope

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, this chapter applies to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to a transaction. (b) This chapter does not apply to a transaction to the extent it is governed by: (1) A law governing the creation and execution of wills, codicils, or testamentary trusts; or (2) Subtitle I of this title, except for §§ 28:1-107 and 28:1-206 and Articles 2 and 2A. (c) This chapter applies to an electronic record or electronic signature otherwise excluded from the application of this chapter under subsection (b) of this section to the extent it is governed by a law other than those specified in subsection (b) of this section. (d) A transaction subject to this chapter is also subject to other applicable substantive law.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 3502(b), 48 DCR 6981; Mar. 13, 2004, D.C. Law 15-105, § 64, 51 DCR 881.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-105 validated previously made technical corrections. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 3202(b) of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861). Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 3 of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (1999 Act).
DC Code § 28-4903 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 49 - Uniform Electronic Transactions|§ 28-4903. Prospective application

This chapter applies to any electronic record or electronic signature created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored on or after [October 3, 2001].  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 3502(b), 48 DCR 6981; Mar. 13, 2004, D.C. Law 15-105, § 64, 51 DCR 881.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-105 validated previously made technical corrections. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 3202(b) of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861). Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 4 of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (1999 Act).
DC Code § 28-4904 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 49 - Uniform Electronic Transactions|§ 28-4904. Use of electronic records and electronic signatures; variation by agreement

(a) This chapter does not require a record or signature to be created, generated, sent, communicated, received, stored, or otherwise processed or used by electronic means or in electronic form. (b) This chapter applies only to transactions between parties each of which has agreed to conduct transactions by electronic means. Whether the parties agree to conduct a transaction by electronic means is determined from the context and surrounding circumstances, including the parties’ conduct. (c) A party that agrees to conduct a transaction by electronic means may refuse to conduct other transactions by electronic means. The right granted by this subsection may not be waived by agreement. (d) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the effect of any of its provisions may be varied by agreement. The presence in certain provisions of this chapter of the words “unless otherwise agreed”, or words of similar import, does not imply that the effect of other provisions may not be varied by agreement. (e) Whether an electronic record or electronic signature has legal consequences is determined by this chapter and other applicable law.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 3502(b), 48 DCR 6981; Mar. 13, 2004, D.C. Law 15-105, § 64, 51 DCR 881.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-105 validated previously made technical corrections. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 3202(b) of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861). Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 5 of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (1999 Act).
DC Code § 28-4905 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]|Chapter 49 - Uniform Electronic Transactions|§ 28-4905. Construction and application

This chapter must be construed and applied: (1) To facilitate electronic transactions consistent with other applicable law; (2) To be consistent with reasonable practices concerning electronic transactions and with the continued expansion of those practices; and (3) To effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this chapter among states enacting it.  (Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 3502(b), 48 DCR 6981; Mar. 13, 2004, D.C. Law 15-105, § 64, 51 DCR 881.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-105 validated previously made technical corrections. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 3202(b) of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861). Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 6 of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (1999 Act).