D.C. Code § 29-102.03
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§ 29-102.03. Effective time and date.
Official statutory text
Except as otherwise provided in this title and subject to § 29-102.05(d) , an entity filing shall be effective:
(1) On the date and at the time of its filing by the Mayor as provided in § 29-102.06 ;
(2) On the date of filing and at the time specified in the entity filing as its effective time, if later than the time under paragraph (1) of this section;
(3) If permitted by this title, at a specified delayed effective time and date, which shall not be more than 90 days after the date of filing; or
(4) If a delayed effective date as permitted by this title is specified, but no time is specified, at 12:01 a.m. on the date specified, which may not be more than 90 days after the date of filing.
(1) On the date and at the time of its filing by the Mayor as provided in § 29-102.06 ;
(2) On the date of filing and at the time specified in the entity filing as its effective time, if later than the time under paragraph (1) of this section;
(3) If permitted by this title, at a specified delayed effective time and date, which shall not be more than 90 days after the date of filing; or
(4) If a delayed effective date as permitted by this title is specified, but no time is specified, at 12:01 a.m. on the date specified, which may not be more than 90 days after the date of filing.
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