District Of Columbia § 41-311 - Prohibition on adoptive seizures.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 41-311 — Prohibition on adoptive seizures., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-311. Prohibition on adoptive seizures.
41-311Beginning October 1, 2018, the District shall not refer seized property to a federal agency seeking the adoption by the federal agency of the seized property. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the federal government, or any of its agencies, from seeking federal forfeiture.
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What does D.C. Code § 41-311 cover?
Section 41-311 ("Prohibition on adoptive seizures.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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