Maryland Environment Section 9-215

      (a)      When landfill operations end, the holder of a permit issued under this subtitle for a landfill system shall close and cover all of the land for which the permit was issued in a manner that prevents:

            (1)      Erosion;

            (2)      Health and safety hazards;

            (3)      Nuisances; and

            (4)      Pollution.

      (b)      The Department shall adopt regulations that set standards for the closing and covering of landfill systems.