Commercial Use Authorization

What is a CUA

• A Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) is a business permit with the National Park Service that authorizes an individual, group, company, or other for-profit entity to conduct commercial activities and provide specific visitor services within a national park area. The National Park Service will only issue CUAs for commercial activities and visitor services that:
  • are determined to be an appropriate use of Canaveral National Seashore;
  • will have minimal impact on Canaveral National Seashore’s resources and values; and
  • are consistent with Canaveral National Seashore’s purpose, management plans, policies, and regulations.
• A CUA is required if you, as an individual, organization, or company, provide any goods, activities, services, agreements, or other function for members, clients, or the public that:
  • take place at least in part in Canaveral National Seashore,
  • use park resources, and
  • result in compensation, monetary gain, benefit, or profit.
• Businesses and individuals may not conduct commercial activities in the park without a valid CUA or in a manner inconsistent with the terms of the CUA.

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Commercial Use Authorization Application