# Labor and Employment (GLE)

## Title 8. Unemployment Insurance

### Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions

#### Section 8-103

(a) To the extent necessary to ensure that the United States Secretary of Labor certifies this title under Sec. 3304 of the Internal Revenue Code and unless this title clearly indicates an intent to the contrary, this title shall be construed in a manner consistent with the relevant provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, the Federal Social Security Act, the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970, and the Federal Trade Act of 1974.

(b) If implementation of a provision of Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article (Administrative Procedure Act - Contested Cases) affects federal funds otherwise available under this title, the Department shall advise the Governor and request appropriate action under Sec. 10-225 of the State Government Article.

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Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)