Legal Definitions - commercial exploitation

Commercial exploitation

Commercial exploitation is when someone uses their property to make money. This can include selling the property, offering it for sale, or letting someone else use it for a fee. However, whether someone can commercially exploit their property depends on what kind of property it is and how they own it. For example, if someone's property is on wetlands, they may need a permit before they can use it to make money.

Examples of commercial exploitation include:

• A farmer selling their crops at a market
• A musician licensing their music for use in a commercial
• A company selling merchandise with a popular character's image on it

These examples illustrate how someone can use their property (crops, music, image) to make money by selling or licensing it to others. However, it's important to follow the rules and regulations for using certain types of property, such as obtaining a permit for wetlands.

It's also worth noting that the phrase "commercial exploitation" can sometimes refer to making money in unethical ways, which is not legal or acceptable.