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Section 7-403 – Hazardous Waste Facilities Siting Board

    (a)    There is a Hazardous Waste Facilities Siting Board.     (b)    (1)    The Board consists of 8 members appointed by the Governor who shall represent the various geographical areas of the State. No more than one member of the Board shall be a resident of the same county or of Baltimore City.         (2)    Of the 8 members:             (i)    Two shall be […]

Section 7-404 – Rules and Regulations

    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Board may adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.

Section 7-405 – Certificates of Public Necessity — in General

    (a)    (1)    Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, the Board shall issue certificates of public necessity:             (i)    For the siting of hazardous waste facilities; and             (ii)    For the siting of low-level nuclear waste facilities.         (2)    A certificate under this subtitle is not required if a site and facility are otherwise authorized by law.         (3)    A certificate is not required for […]