§8–1003.

    (a)    An individual who otherwise is eligible to receive benefits is disqualified from receiving benefits if the Secretary finds that unemployment results from discharge or suspension as a disciplinary measure for behavior that the Secretary finds is misconduct in connection with employment but that is not:

        (1)    aggravated misconduct, under § 8–1002.1 of this subtitle; or

        (2)    gross misconduct under § 8–1002 of this subtitle.

    (b)    A disqualification under this section shall:

        (1)    begin with the first week for which unemployment is caused by discharge or suspension for misconduct; and

        (2)    continue for a total of at least 10 but not more than 15 weeks, as determined by the Secretary, based on the seriousness of the misconduct.