# Environment (GEN)

## Title 7. Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances

### Subtitle 2. Controlled Hazardous Substances

#### Section 7-237

The Department shall set each facility permit fee on the basis of:

(1) The threat to the environment posed by the particular controlled hazardous substance that is to be treated, stored, or disposed of in the controlled hazardous substance facility;

(2) The anticipated cost of monitoring and regulating the controlled hazardous substance facility;

(3) The anticipated cost of removing and properly disposing of any controlled hazardous substance that may escape from the controlled hazardous substance facility; and

(4) The anticipated needs for program development activities that relate to management of controlled hazardous substances.

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Md. Code Ann., Envir. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)