California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC
FAC §34301.5: For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply: (a) “Handler” means a person who, as owner, agent, broker, or intermediary, receives, purchases, or otherwise acquires ownership, possess
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For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply: (a) “Handler” means a person who, as owner, agent, broker, or intermediary, receives, purchases, or otherwise acquires ownership, possession, or control of milk in unprocessed or bulk form from a producer for the purpose of manufacturing, processing, selling, distributing, or other handling. (b) “Producer” means a person who operates a dairy farm. (c) “Producer-handler” means a person who is both a producer and a handler.
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