District of Columbia Code Division V. Local Business Affairs § 28:12-202. Saving clause.

(a) Except as provided in this part, a transaction validly entered into before the effective date of the 2024 Act and the rights, duties, and interests flowing from the transaction remain valid thereafter and may be terminated, completed, consummated, or enforced as required or permitted by law other than this subtitle or, if applicable, this subtitle, as though the 2024 Act had not taken effect.

(b) Except as provided in this part, Article 9, as amended by the 2024 Act, and Article 12 apply to a transaction, lien, or other interest in property, even if the transaction, lien, or interest was entered into, created, or acquired before the effective date of this act.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section and §§ 28:12-203 to 12-208:

(d) The 2024 Act does not affect an action, case, or proceeding commenced before the effective date of the 2024 Act.