Maryland Environment Section 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.