# Environment (GEN)

## Title 7. Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances

### Subtitle 2. Controlled Hazardous Substances

#### 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.

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