Section 8-1101 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 8-1101. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Eligibility period.- "Eligibility period" means the period of weeks consisting of: 

(1) the weeks in an individual's benefit year that begin in an extended benefit period; and 

(2) if the benefit year ends within the extended benefit period, the weeks after the benefit year that begin in the extended benefit period. 

(c)  Extended benefits.-  

(1) "Extended benefits" means benefits payable to an individual under this subtitle for weeks of unemployment in the eligibility period of an individual. 

(2) "Extended benefits" includes benefits payable to a federal civilian employee or former servicemember under 5 U.S.C. § 8501 et seq. under this subtitle for weeks of unemployment in the eligibility period of the employee or former servicemember. 

(d)  Regular benefits.-  

(1) "Regular benefits" means: 

(i) benefits payable to an individual under § 8-808(c) of this title; or 

(ii) benefits payable to a federal civilian employee or a former servicemember under 5 U.S.C. § 8501 et seq. 

(2) "Regular benefits" does not include extended benefits. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 95A, § 21; 1991, ch. 8, § 2; 1993, ch. 5, § 1; 1998, ch. 21, § 1.]