The provisions of this act which amend article 9 and the provisions affecting secured transactions shall become effective at 12:01 A.M. on the 181st day after the effective date of this act.
D.C. Code § 28:11-101
D.C. Law 4-85 became law on March 16, 1982. The 181st day following March 16, 1982 was September 13, 1982.