Maryland Labor and Employment Section 8-407

      (a)      In accordance with and to obtain the advantages under Title XII of the Social Security Act the Secretary:

            (1)      may apply for an advance to the Unemployment Insurance Fund; and

            (2)      has responsibility for repayment of the advance.

      (b)      Interest required to be paid on an advance under subsection (a) of this section:

            (1)      shall be paid in a timely manner; and

            (2)      may not be paid directly or indirectly from contributions or from the Unemployment Insurance Fund.