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Prepared food and beverages in Maryland generally carry sales tax on the receipt unless a specific exemption applies. Your check may also show a separate gratuity or service line—read each line before you sign. Verify current meal tax treatment with official Maryland sources if you are budgeting precisely.
Sources: Maryland Comptroller · 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.
