Md. Code, Agriculture § 8–8A–06

(a) The Department may issue a permit to an applicant that satisfies the requirements of this subtitle.

(b) The Department may not issue a permit to an applicant if the Department determines that an applicant cannot utilize food processing residuals without:

(1) Causing undue risk to:

(i) The environment; or

(ii) Public health, safety, or welfare; or

(2) Otherwise violating this subtitle.