(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, if records of a holder reflect multiple addresses for an apparent owner and the District is the state of the most recently recorded address, the District may take custody of property presumed abandoned, whether located in the District or another jurisdiction.
(b) If it appears from records of the holder that the most recently recorded address of the apparent owner under subsection (a) of this section is a temporary address and the District is the jurisdiction of the next most recently recorded address that is not a temporary address, the District may take custody of the property presumed abandoned.
(Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7019, 68 DCR 010163.)
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 1A - Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act
Subchapter III - Rules for Taking Custody of Property Presumed Abandoned
§ 41–153.01. Address of apparent owner to establish priority
§ 41–153.02. Address of apparent owner in the District
§ 41–153.03. If records show multiple addresses of apparent owner
§ 41–153.04. Holder domiciled in the District
§ 41–153.05. Custody if transaction took place in the District
§ 41–153.06. Traveler's check, money order, or similar instrument
§ 41–153.07. Burden of proof to establish Administrator's right to custody