Maryland Public Utility Companies Section 7-202
§ 7-202.
  (a)   If the Commission determines that a site is needed, the Commission, on its own motion, may request the Secretary of Natural Resources to purchase a power plant site as provided in Title 3, Subtitle 3 of the Natural Resources Article.
  (b)   In determining whether a need exists for the State to purchase a power plant site, the Commission shall consider:
    (1)   the suitability of sites owned by an electric company, both within and outside the State;
    (2)   the anticipated growth of electric power demand and the alternative means and locations for meeting that demand, both within and outside the State; and
    (3)   any other factors required by law.
  (c)   (1)   The Commission may determine that a power plant site is needed only after the Commission gives public notice and holds a public hearing.
    (2)   The hearing shall be held in the legislative district in which the site under consideration is located.