(a) To the extent necessary to ensure that the United States Secretary of Labor certifies this title under § 3304 of the Internal Revenue Code and unless this title clearly indicates an intent to the contrary, this title shall be construed in a manner consistent with the relevant provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, the Federal Social Security Act, the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970, and the Federal Trade Act of 1974.

(b) If implementation of a provision of Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article (Administrative Procedure Act – Contested Cases) affects federal funds otherwise available under this title, the Department shall advise the Governor and request appropriate action under § 10-225 of the State Government Article.