Md. Code, Public Utilities § 7–1218

(a) If the Commission approves an application that demonstrates, based on the criteria specified in § 7–1214 of this subtitle, positive net economic impacts and environmental and health benefits to the State, the Commission shall issue an order in compliance with § 7–1217 of this subtitle.

(b) The Commission may not issue an order to facilitate the financing of a nuclear energy generation project unless the project is subject to a community benefit agreement under § 7–1202 of this subtitle.