Maryland Statutes
Part VI - Controlled Hazardous Substance Facility Permit
Section 7-240 - Denial of Application -- Grounds

The Department may deny an application for a facility permit if the Department finds that:
        (1)    The controlled hazardous substance facility cannot handle, treat, store, or dispose of a particular controlled hazardous substance without imposing an undue risk to the environment; or
        (2)    The owner of the land or any person making application has violated:
            (i)    Any law of this or any other state concerning controlled hazardous substances; or
            (ii)    Any rule or regulation or permit condition of this or any other state concerning controlled hazardous substances.