D.C. Code § 28:9-704: Security interest unperfected before July 1, 2001.

A security interest that is enforceable immediately before July 1, 2001 but which would be subordinate to the rights of a person that becomes a lien creditor at that time:

(1)

Remains an enforceable security interest for one year after July 1, 2001;

(2)

Remains enforceable thereafter if the security interest becomes enforceable under § 28:9-203 on July 1, 2001 or within one year thereafter; and

(3)

Becomes perfected:

(A)

Without further action, on July 1, 2001 if the applicable requirements for perfection under this article are satisfied before or at that time; or

(B)

When the applicable requirements for perfection are satisfied if the requirements are satisfied after that time.