Md. Code, Environment § 5–602

(a) Geothermal resources are a natural resource in the State which possess great potential value for the State and the nation as a whole.

(b) In exploring and developing geothermal resources, maximum possible consideration shall be afforded to:

(1) Avoiding waste and unreasonable use of natural resources;

(2) Protecting the environment; and

(3) Optimizing the productive use of the resource.