Md. Code, Public Utilities § 5–104

(a) The Commission may authorize the acts described in §§ 5-202, 5-203, and 5-205 of this title and § 6-101(a) of this article if it finds that the authorization is consistent with the public convenience and necessity.

(b) Authority that the Commission grants under §§ 5-202 and 5-203 of this title does not:

(1) revive a lapsed franchise;

(2) validate an invalid franchise;

(3) enlarge or add to the powers and privileges of a franchise; or

(4) waive a forfeiture.