Md. Code, Labor and Employment § 11–905

(a) The State of Maryland assents to the federal acts.

(b) The State Treasurer shall:

(1) be the custodian of any money received under the federal acts; and

(2) disburse this money in accordance with the federal acts.

(c) The Maryland Department of Labor and the State Board of Education, as appropriate, shall:

(1) cooperate with the appropriate federal agencies in administering the federal acts;

(2) do anything necessary to secure the benefits of the federal acts;

(3) facilitate the transfer of funds to the appropriate operational agency; and

(4) represent this State in all matters relating to the administration of the federal acts.