In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
(Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
For Law 17-270, see notes following § 21-2401.01.
Uniform Law
This section is based upon § 501 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act. See Vol. 8A, Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition, or ULA Database on Westlaw.
This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, approved June 30, 2000 (114 Stat. 464; 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq.), but does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101(c) of that act (15 U.S.C. § 7001(c)) or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in section 103(b) of that act (15 U. S.C. § 7003(b)).
(Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
For Law 17-270, see notes following § 21-2401.01.
Uniform Law
This section is based upon § 502 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act. See Vol. 8A, Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition, or ULA Database on Westlaw.
(a) This chapter applies to guardianship and protective proceedings begun on or after [November 25, 2008].
(b) Subchapters I, III, and IV [of this chapter] and §§ 21-2405.01 and 21-2405.02 apply to proceedings begun before [November 25, 2008], regardless of whether a guardianship or protective order has been issued.
(Nov. 25, 2008, D.C. Law 17-270, § 2(b), 55 DCR 11018.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
For Law 17-270, see notes following § 21-2401.01.
Uniform Law
This section is based upon § 504 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act. See Vol. 8A, Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition, or ULA Database on Westlaw.
