39-51-2504. State “on” indicator — when. There is a state “on” indicator for this state for a week if the department determines, in accordance with the regulations of the U.S. secretary of labor, that:

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(1)(a) the rate of insured unemployment equals or exceeds 5% for any such week and the immediately preceding 12 weeks; and

(b)the insured unemployment rate equals or exceeds 120% of the average of such rates for the corresponding 13-week period ending in each of the preceding 2 calendar years; or

(2)if the rate of insured unemployment for such week is 5% or more but the average of such rates for the corresponding 13-week period ending in each of the preceding 2 calendar years is less than 120%, the insured unemployment rate for such week and the immediately preceding 12 weeks is 6% or more.