Md. Code, Transportation § 13–110

The Administration shall refuse to issue a certificate of title of a vehicle if:

(1) The application contains any false or fraudulent statement;

(2) The applicant has failed to furnish information or documents required by statute or regulations adopted by the Administration;

(3) Any required fee has not been paid;

(4) The applicant is not entitled to a certificate of title under the Maryland Vehicle Law; or

(5) The Administration has reasonable grounds to believe:

(i) That the applicant is not the owner of the vehicle;

(ii) That the issuance of a certificate of title to the applicant would be a fraud against another person; or

(iii) That the vehicle does not comply with Title 2, Subtitle 11 of the Environment Article or any regulation adopted under that subtitle.