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Busking permits cover entertainment without selling goods; vendor licenses cover merchandise carts, art sales, and food-adjacent tables. Mixing CD sales with a hat-tip act can cross into vendor rules—performers should read the Town category that matches their revenue model. Visitors buying souvenirs should purchase from licensed carts, not unpermitted blanket sellers.
Sources: Town of Ocean City · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
