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Tipping and service-charge law in Maine

  • Maine prohibits deducting card processing fees from employee tips.

    Source: 26 M.R.S. §664(2-A) · Verified 2026-09

  • Maine treats a service charge as an employee gratuity unless the customer is clearly told otherwise.

    Source: 26 M.R.S. §664(2-A) · Verified 2026-09

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