Uniformity of application and construction

1. Law
2. District of Columbia Code
3. Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
4. Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement
5. Miscellaneous Provisions
6. Uniformity of application and construction

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.

(Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-293, § 2(d), 48 DCR 2214; Mar. 31, 2009, D.C. Law 17-378, § 2(c), (e), 56 DCR 1572.)

Prior Codifications

2001 Ed., § 16-4604.01.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 17-378 amended the section by redesignating this section.

Editor's Notes

Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 401 of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (1997 Act).

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