02. Incorporation of authority. (a) An agent has authority described in this subchapter if the power of attorney refers to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for the subjects stated in §§ 21-2602.04 through 21-2602.17 or cites the section in which the authority is described. (b) A reference in a power of attorney to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for a subject in §§ 21-2602.04 through 21-2602.17 or a citation to a section of §§ 21-2602.04 through 21-2602.17 incorporates the entire section as if it were set out in full in the power of attorney. (c) A principal may modify authority incorporated by reference. (Feb. 23, 2023, D.C. Law 24-236, § 2(d), 69 DCR 14660.)
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