Chapter 1. Disposition of Unclaimed Property. [Repealed]
§ 41–101. Findings; purpose. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 101, 27 DCR 5150 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-201.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
Transfer of Functions
Pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1992, effective July 7, 1992, all of the duties and functions of the Unclaimed Property Unit in the Department of Finance and Revenue established under the District of Columbia Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act § 42-201 et seq., the rules issued pursuant thereto and Mayor’s Order 81-82, dated March 27, 1981, 28 DCR 1740, which delegated to the Department of Finance and Revenue the Mayor’s authority to administer the act and to issue rules are hereby transferred to the Office of the District of Columbia Controller within the office of Financial Management. The existing Unclaimed Property Unit within the Department of Finance and Revenue is abolished.
§ 41–102. Definitions. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 102, 27 DCR 5150 ; Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 1701(a), 44 DCR 7378 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-202.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
For temporary amendment of section, see § 1701(a) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-152, October 17, 1997, 44 DCR 6196), and see § 1701(a) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-239, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 508).
Temporary Legislation
Section 1701(a) of D.C. Law 12-59 rewrote (4); and added (16A) and (16B).
Section 2001(b) of D.C. Law 12-59 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
§ 41–103. Property presumed abandoned. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 103, 27 DCR 5150 ; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-161, § 2(a), 39 DCR 5696 ; Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 1701(b), 44 DCR 7378 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-203.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 41-104 and § 41-105 .
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
For temporary amendment of section, see § 1701(b) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-152, October 17, 1997, 44 DCR 6196), and see § 1701(b) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-239, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 508).
Temporary Legislation
Section 1701(b) of D.C. Law 12-59 substituted “3 years” for “5 years” in (a); and added (d).
Section 2001(b) of D.C. Law 12-59 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
§ 41–104. General rules for taking custody of unclaimed intangible property. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 104, 27 DCR 5150 ; June 4, 1982, D.C. Law 4-111, § 3(a), 29 DCR 1684 ; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-161, § 2(b), 39 DCR 5696 ; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-255, § 44(a), 44 DCR 1271 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-204.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 41-105 , § 41-109 , and § 41-126 .
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 3 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–105. Conditions precedent to presumption of abandonment of traveler’s checks and money orders. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 105, 27 DCR 5150 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-205.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 41-104 , § 41-118 , and § 41-126 .
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 4 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–106. Bank deposits and funds in financial organizations. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 106, 27 DCR 5150 ; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-161, § 2(c), (d), 39 DCR 5696 ; Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 1701(c), 44 DCR 7378 ; May 23, 2000, D.C. Law 13-113, § 2, 47 DCR 1989 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-206.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-113 added subsec. (c-1), and in subsec. (d) substituted “or drafts” for “drafts, or money orders”.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
For temporary amendment of section, see § 1701(c) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-152, October 17, 1997, 44 DCR 6196), and see § 1701(c) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-239, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 508).
Temporary Legislation
Section 1701(c) of D.C. Law 12-59 substituted “3 years” for “5 years” in the introductory paragraph of (a) and twice in (d); and added (e)(4).
Section 2001(b) of D.C. Law 12-59 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 6 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–107. Funds owing under life insurance policies. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 107, 27 DCR 5150 ; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-161, § 2(e), 39 DCR 5696 ; Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 1701(d), 44 DCR 7378 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-207.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 41-117 .
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
For temporary amendment of section, see § 1701(d) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-152, October 17, 1997, 44 DCR 6196), and see § 1701(d) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-239, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 508).
Temporary Legislation
Section 1701(d) of D.C. Law 12-59 substituted “3 years” for “5 years” in (a).
Section 2001(b) of D.C. Law 12-59 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 7 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–107.01. Property distributable in the course of a demutualization, rehabilitation, or related reorganization of an insurance company. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 107a ; as added Dec. 7, 2004, D.C. Law 15-205, § 1052(a), 51 DCR 8441 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 41-117 .
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1052(a) of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-486, August 2, 2004, 51 DCR 8236).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1052(a) of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-594, October 26, 2004, 51 DCR 11725).
Short Title
Short title of subtitle F of title I of Law 15-205: Section 1051 of D.C. Law 15-205 provided that subtitle F of title I of the act may be cited as the Unclaimed Property Demutualization of Proceeds Amendment Act of 2004.
§ 41–108. Deposits and refunds held by utilities. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 108, 27 DCR 5150 ; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-161, § 2(f), 39 DCR 5696 ; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-255, § 44(b), 44 DCR 1271 ; Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 1701(e), 44 DCR 7378 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-208.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
For temporary amendment of section, see § 1701(e) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-152, October 17, 1997, 44 DCR 6196), and see § 1701(e) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-239, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 508).
Temporary Legislation
Section 1701(e) of D.C. Law 12-59 substituted “1 year” for “5 years” throughout the section.
Section 2001(b) of D.C. Law 12-59 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
§ 41–109. Stock and other intangible interests in business associations. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 109, 27 DCR 5150 ; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-161, § 2(g), 39 DCR 5696 ; Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 1701(f), 44 DCR 7378 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-209.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 41-119 and § 41-122 .
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
For temporary amendment of section, see § 1701(f) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-152, October 17, 1997, 44 DCR 6196), and see § 1701(f) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-239, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 508).
Temporary Legislation
Section 1701(f) of D.C. Law 12-59 substituted “3 years” for “5 years” in (a) and (b)(1); substituted “3-year” for “5-years” in (b)(2); and added (b)(4) and (d).
Section 2001(b) of D.C. Law 12-59 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 10 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–110. Property of business associations and banking or financial organizations held in course of dissolution. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 110, 27 DCR 5150 ; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-161, § 2(h), 39 DCR 5696 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-210.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 11 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–111. Property held by fiduciaries. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 111, 27 DCR 5150 ; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-161, § 2(i), 39 DCR 5696 ; Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 1701(g), 44 DCR 7378 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-211.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 41-130 .
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
For temporary amendment of section, see § 1701(g) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-152, October 17, 1997, 44 DCR 6196), and see § 1701(g) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-239, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 508).
Temporary Legislation
Section 1701(g) of D.C. Law 12-59 substituted “3 years” for “5 years” in (a).
Section 2001(b) of D.C. Law 12-59 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 12 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–112. Property held by public officers and agencies. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 112, 27 DCR 5150 ; Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 1701(h), 44 DCR 7378 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-212.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
For temporary amendment of section, see § 1701(h) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-152, October 17, 1997, 44 DCR 6196), and see § 1701(h) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-239, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 508).
Temporary Legislation
Section 1701(h) of D.C. Law 12-59 substituted “1 year” for “2 years.”
Section 2001(b) of D.C. Law 12-59 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 13 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–113. Employee benefit trust distributions. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 113, 27 DCR 5150 ; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-161, § 2(j), 39 DCR 5696 ; Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 1701(i), 44 DCR 7378 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-213.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
For temporary amendment of section, see § 1701(i) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-152, October 17, 1997, 44 DCR 6196), and see § 1701(i) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-239, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 508).
Temporary Legislation
Section 1701(i) of D.C. Law 12-59 substituted “3 years” for “5 years.”
Section 2001(b) of D.C. Law 12-59 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
§ 41–114. Gift certificates and credit memos. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 114, 27 DCR 5150 ; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-161, § 2(k), 39 DCR 5696 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-214.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 14 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–115. Contents of safe deposit box or other safekeeping repository. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 115, 27 DCR 5150 ; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-161, § 2(l), 39 DCR 5696 ; Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 1701(j), 44 DCR 7378 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-215.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
For temporary amendment of section, see § 1701(j) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-152, October 17, 1997, 44 DCR 6196), and see § 1701(j) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-239, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 508).
Temporary Legislation
Section 1701(j) of D.C. Law 12-59 substituted “3 years” for “5 years.”
Section 2001(b) of D.C. Law 12-59 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 16 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–116. Unpaid wages or other compensation. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 116, 27 DCR 5150 ; Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 1701(k), 44 DCR 7378 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-216.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
For temporary amendment of section, see § 1701(k) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-152, October 17, 1997, 44 DCR 6196), and see § 1701(k) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-239, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 508).
Temporary Legislation
Section 1701(k) of D.C. Law 12-59 rewrote the section.
Section 2001(b) of D.C. Law 12-59 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
§ 41–117. Report of property presumed abandoned. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 117, 27 DCR 5150 ; June 11, 1981, D.C. Law 4-10, § 2(a), 28 DCR 1989 ; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-161, § 2(m), 39 DCR 5696 ; Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 1701(l), 44 DCR 7378 ; Dec. 7, 2004, D.C. Law 15-205, § 1052(b), 51 DCR 8441 ; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 58, 52 DCR 2638 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-217.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 41-118 , § 41-119 , § 41-128 , § 41-132 , § 41-135 , and § 41-137 .
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 15-205 rewrote subsec (d) which had read as follows: “(d) The report as of the prior June 30th must be filed before November 1st of each year, but a report with respect to a life insurance company must be filed before May 1st of each year as of December 31 next preceding. The Mayor may postpone the reporting date upon written request by any person required to file a report. The holder, upon receipt of the extension, may make an interim payment on the amount the holder estimates will ultimately be due, which terminated the accrual or additional interest on the amount paid.”
D.C. Law 15-354 , in subsec. (d), substituted “shall be filed not later than October 1” for “shall be filed later than October 1”.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
For temporary amendment of section, see § 1701(l) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-152, October 17, 1997, 44 DCR 6196), and see § 1701(l) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-239, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 508).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1052(b) of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-486, August 2, 2004, 51 DCR 8236).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Unclaimed Property Demutualization Proceeds Technical Correction Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-534, October 4, 2004, 51 DCR 9632).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1052(b) of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-594, October 26, 2004, 51 DCR 11725).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Unclaimed Property Demutualization Proceeds Technical Correction Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-11, January 19, 2005, 52 DCR 2943).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 7 of Finance and Revenue Technical Amendments Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-260, January 26, 2006, 53 DCR 780).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 7 of Finance and Revenue Technical Amendments Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-361, April 26, 2006, 53 DCR 3619).
Temporary Legislation
Section 1701(l) of D.C. Law 12-59 rewrote (d) and (e).
Section 2001(b) of D.C. Law 12-59 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
Section 2 of D.C. Law 15-233 , in subsec. (d), substituted “filed no later than October 1” for “filed later than October 1”.
Section 5(b) of D.C. Law 15-233 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
Section 7 of D.C. Law 16-102, in par. (d), substituted “filed no later than October 1” for “filed later than October 1”.
Section 11(b) of D.C. Law 16-102 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
§ 41–118. Notice of abandoned property. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 118, 27 DCR 5150 ; June 11, 1981, D.C. Law 4-10, § 2(b), 28 DCR 1989 ; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-161, § 2(n), 39 DCR 5696 ; Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 1701(m), 44 DCR 7378 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-218.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 41-117 and § 41-131 .
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
For temporary amendment of section, see § 1701(m) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-152, October 17, 1997, 44 DCR 6196), and see § 1701(m) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-239, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 508).
Temporary Legislation
Section 1701(m) of D.C. Law 12-59 rewrote (b)(3), (e)(3), and (g).
Section 2001(b) of D.C. Law 12-59 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
§ 41–119. Payment or delivery of abandoned property. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 119, 27 DCR 5150 ; June 11, 1981, D.C. Law 4-10, § 2(c), 28 DCR 1989 ; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-161, § 2(o), 39 DCR 5696 ; Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 1701(n), 44 DCR 7378 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-219.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 41-106 and § 41-137 .
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
For temporary amendment of section, see § 1701(n) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-152, October 17, 1997, 44 DCR 6196), and see § 1701(n) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-239, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 508).
Temporary Legislation
Section 1701(n) of D.C. Law 12-59 rewrote (a); and repealed (b) and (c).
Section 2001(b) of D.C. Law 12-59 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 19 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–120. Custody by the District government; holder relieved from liability; payment of safe deposit box or repository charges; reimbursement of holder paying claim; reclaiming by owner. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 120, 27 DCR 5150 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-220.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 41-119 .
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 20 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–121. Crediting of dividends, interest, or increments to owner’s account. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 121, 27 DCR 5150 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-221.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 41-125 .
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 21 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–122. Sale of abandoned property. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 122, 27 DCR 5150 ; Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 1701(o), 44 DCR 7378 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-222.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 41-123 .
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
For temporary amendment of section, see § 1701(o) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-152, October 17, 1997, 44 DCR 6196), and see § 1701(o) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-239, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 508).
Temporary Legislation
Section 1701(o) of D.C. Law 12-59 in (a), inserted “which remains unclaimed 1 year after the delivery to the Mayor” in the first sentence; and added (d).
Section 2001(b) of D.C. Law 12-59 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 22 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–123. Deposit of funds. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 123, 27 DCR 5150 ; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-161, § 2(p), 39 DCR 5696 ; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 9013, 58 DCR 6226 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-223.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 41-122 and § 41-131 .
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 19-21 , in subsec. (b)(1), inserted “Any monies unexpended at the end of a fiscal year shall revert to the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia.”
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
References in Text
The “effective date of this chapter,” referred to near the beginning of the first sentence of subsection (a), is the effective date of D.C. Law 3-160 , March 5, 1981.
§ 41–124. Filing of claim with Mayor for abandoned property. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 124, 27 DCR 5150 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-224.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 24(a) of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–125. Determination of claims by Mayor. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 125, 27 DCR 5150 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-225.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 41-127 .
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
§ 41–126. Claim of state to recover property. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 126, 27 DCR 5150 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-226.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 25 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–127. Judicial review of Mayor’s decision. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 127, 27 DCR 5150 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-227.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 26 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–128. Election to take payment or delivery. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 128, 27 DCR 5150 ; June 11, 1981, D.C. Law 4-10, § 2(d), 28 DCR 1989 ; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-161, § 2(q), 39 DCR 5696 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-228.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
§ 41–129. Periods of limitation. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 129, 27 DCR 5150 ; May 15, 1991, D.C. Law 9-2, § 2, 38 DCR 1960 ; Aug. 17, 1991, D.C. Law 9-35, § 2, 38 DCR 4609 ; Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 1701(p), 44 DCR 7378 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-229.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
For temporary amendment of section, see § 1701(p) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-152, October 17, 1997, 44 DCR 6196), and see § 1701(p) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-239, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 508).
Temporary Legislation
Section 1701(p) of D.C. Law 12-59 rewrote (b).
Section 2001(b) of D.C. Law 12-59 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 29 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–130. Verified reports; examination of records; subpoenas. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 130, 27 DCR 5150 ; June 4, 1982, D.C. Law 4-111, § 3(b), 29 DCR 1684 ; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-161, § 2(r), 39 DCR 5696 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-230.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 41-136 .
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 30 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–131. Confidentiality. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 131, 27 DCR 5150 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-231.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is similar to § 20(d) of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1995 Act).
§ 41–132. Retention of records. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 132, 27 DCR 5150 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-232.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 41-130 .
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 31 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–133. Action to compel delivery of abandoned property. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 133, 27 DCR 5150 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-233.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 24 of the Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act (1966 Act).
§ 41–134. Reciprocal actions and agreements. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 134, 27 DCR 5150 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-234.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 33 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–135. Interest and penalties. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 135, 27 DCR 5150 ; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-161, § 2(s), 39 DCR 5696 ; Mar. 20, 1998, D.C. Law 12-60, § 1701(q), 44 DCR 7378 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-235.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 41-130 and § 41-136 .
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
For temporary amendment of section, see § 1701(q) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-152, October 17, 1997, 44 DCR 6196), and see § 1701(q) of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-239, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 508).
Temporary Legislation
Section 1701(q) of D.C. Law 12-59 rewrote (b), (c), and (d); and added (f).
Section 2001(b) of D.C. Law 12-59 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 34 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–136. Enforcement. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 136, 27 DCR 5150 ; Sept. 29, 1992, D.C. Law 9-161, § 2(t), 39 DCR 5696 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-236.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based in part upon § 32 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–137. Agreement to locate property. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 137, 27 DCR 5150 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-237.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 35 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–138. Rules and regulations. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 138, 27 DCR 5150 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-238.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 38 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–139. Appropriations. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 139, 27 DCR 5150 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-239.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
§ 41–140. Severability. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 140, 27 DCR 5150 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-240.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 39 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–141. Uniformity of application and construction. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 141, 27 DCR 5150 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-241.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 40 of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981 Act).
§ 41–141.01. Unclaimed deposits for excavation work in public space. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 141a ; as added Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 6022, 57 DCR 6242 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 6022 of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542).
Short Title
Short title: Section 6021 of D.C. Law 18-223 provided that subtitle C of title VI of the act may be cited as the “Unclaimed Deposits for Excavation Work Amendment Act of 2010”.
§ 41–142. Retroactivity of chapter. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 5, 1981, D.C. Law 3-160, § 301(b), 27 DCR 5150 ; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7094(a), 68 DCR 010163 .)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 42-242.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 7094(a) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602) .
