# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 32 — Unemployment Insurance

### Chapter 05 — Payment of Benefits to Interstate Claimants

#### Regulation .06 Determination of Claims.

*COMAR 09.32.05.06*

A. The agent state shall, in connection with each claim filed by an interstate claimant, ascertain and report to the liable state in question the facts relating to the claimant's availability for work and eligibility for benefits as are readily determinable in and by the agent state.

B. The agent state's responsibility and authority in connection with the determination of interstate claims shall be limited to investigation and reporting of relevant facts. The agent state may not refuse to take an interstate claim.