Maryland § 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.