01. 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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