A bank that takes a documentary draft for collection shall present or send the draft and accompanying documents for presentment and, upon learning that the draft has not been paid or accepted in due course, shall seasonably notify its customer of the fact even though it may have discounted or bought the draft or extended credit available for withdrawal as of right.
D.C. Code § 28:4-501
Handling of documentary drafts; duty to send for presentment and to notify customer of dishonor
Known as the Uniform Commercial Code
The act spans §§ 28:10-101 to 28:9-809 (639 sections).
Dec. 30, 1963, 77 Stat. 707, Pub
Official source: D.C. Law Library (Council of the District of Columbia). Reproduced from public-domain District of Columbia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.