# 36 C.F.R. § 264.3 (2026): Licensing for commercial use

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P264_S264_3

## Section

- **Citation:** 36 C.F.R. § 264.3 (2026)
- **Heading:** Licensing for commercial use
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 36 CFR: Parks, Forests, and Public Property / Chapter II: FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / Part 264: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT / Subpart A: Official Forest Service Insignia / § 264.3: § 264.3   Licensing for commercial use.

## Text

(a) Each commercial license granted for the use of the insignia or likeness thereof shall contain the following terms and conditions:
(1) A use charge, royalty payment, or payment in kind which is reasonably related to the commercial value of the license must be established. This is to be paid by the licensee.
(2) A definite expiration date shall be specified.
(3) The license shall be nonexclusive.
(4) Licensees are not authorized to grant sublicenses, or transfer or reassign licenses to another person or company, in connection with the manufacture and/or sale of an item, unless and except as approved in writing by the Chief.
The Chief may incorporate additional terms and requirements into any commercial license issued under this subpart.

## Nearby sections

- [36 C.F.R. § 264.1 (2026) § 264.1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P264_S264_1.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 264.2 (2026) § 264.2   Use of insignia.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P264_S264_2.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 264.3 (2026) § 264.3   Licensing for commercial use.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P264_S264_3.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 264.4 (2026) § 264.4   Unauthorized use.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P264_S264_4.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 264.5 (2026) § 264.5   Power to revoke.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P264_S264_5.md)

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