Definitions. In this regulation, the following terms have the meaning indicated. Terms Defined. “Data or information technology service” has the meaning stated in Regulation .48 of this chapter. “Software publishing service” has the meaning stated in Regulation .48 of this chapter. Notwithstanding Tax-General Article, §11-104(l)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland regarding the sales and use tax rate for data or information technology services or software publishing services, if a different rate could be applied to a sale or use of tangible personal property, a digital code, a digital product, or a taxable service, the higher rate shall apply to the sale.