Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 1 - In General
Section 14-108 - Drilling Well and Disposing of Well's Products -- Denial of Permit

The Department shall deny the permit if the Department determines that:
        (1)    The proposed operation shall violate a requirement of this subtitle or a regulation adopted under this subtitle;
        (2)    The proposed drilling or well operation poses a substantial threat to public safety or a risk of significant adverse environmental impact to, but not limited to, the following:
            (i)    The Chesapeake Bay;
            (ii)    The Chesapeake Bay Critical Area;
            (iii)    Tidal or nontidal wetlands;
            (iv)    Endangered or threatened species, species in need of conservation, or the habitat of any of them;
            (v)    Historic properties under § 5A–326 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;
            (vi)    Populated areas;
            (vii)    Freshwater, estuarine, or marine fisheries; or
            (viii)    Other significant natural resources;
        (3)    The applicant has failed to receive applicable permits or approvals for the operation from all State and local regulatory units responsible for air and water pollution, sediment control, and zoning;
        (4)    The operation will constitute a significant physical hazard to a neighboring dwelling unit, school, church, hospital, commercial or industrial building, public road, or other public or private property in existence at the time of the application for the permit;
        (5)    The operation will have a significant adverse effect on the uses of a publicly owned park, forest, or recreation area in existence at the time of the application for the permit; or
        (6)    The applicant has not corrected any violations committed by the applicant under any prior permit.