First handler.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

“First handler” means the first person who buys or takes possession of honey or honey products from a producer for marketing. If a producer markets honey or honey products directly to consumers, that producer shall be considered to be the first handler with respect to the honey produced by the producer.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 1212.6