Md. Code, Environment § 7–240

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.