Maryland Code, HUMAN SERVICES 4-302

state: means :

(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

(2) the District of Columbia. See

The Administration may:

(1) accept any federal funds or commodities;

(2) manage and dispose of any federal funds or commodities as required by federal law; and

(3) apply the federal Social Security Act or any other federal law relating to social services to the benefit of the State.