§ 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.

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