§ 46-217 — Limitations and priorities.

(a) When there is more than 1 withholding order against a single obligor under this subchapter, the Collection and Disbursement Unit shall prorate the withholdings for current support among the orders up to the limits of § 303(b) of the Consumer Credit Protection Act (15 U.S.C. § 1673(b)).

(b) If current support payments do not exceed the limits of section 303(b) of the Consumer Credit Protection Act [15 U.S.C.§ 1673(b)], the Collection and Disbursement Unit shall prorate payments toward health insurance coverage, medical support, arrearages, and other costs and fees among the orders and prioritize these payments in accordance with § 46-251.08 and applicable federal requirements.

Legislative History

Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-166, § 18, 33 DCR 6710; Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-269, § 108(q), 48 DCR 1270; May 12, 2006, D.C. Law 16-100, § 3(q), 53 DCR 1886