D.C. Code § 28:12-204
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§ 28:12-204. Security interest unperfected before April 20, 2024.
Official statutory text
(a) A security interest that is enforceable immediately before April 20, 2024 but is unperfected at that time:
(1) Remains an enforceable security interest until the adjustment date;
(2) Remains enforceable thereafter if the security interest becomes enforceable under § 28:9-203 , as amended by the 2024 Act, on April 20, 2024 or before the adjustment date; and
(3) Becomes perfected:
(A) Without further action, on April 20, 2024 if the requirements for perfection under the 2024 Act are satisfied before or at that time; or
(B) When the requirements for perfection are satisfied if the requirements are satisfied after that time.
(1) Remains an enforceable security interest until the adjustment date;
(2) Remains enforceable thereafter if the security interest becomes enforceable under § 28:9-203 , as amended by the 2024 Act, on April 20, 2024 or before the adjustment date; and
(3) Becomes perfected:
(A) Without further action, on April 20, 2024 if the requirements for perfection under the 2024 Act are satisfied before or at that time; or
(B) When the requirements for perfection are satisfied if the requirements are satisfied after that time.
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