### Question
How is the "handle" defined?


### Answer
The term **handle** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 6002* as follows -

> receipt of in-shell pecans by a sheller or first handler, including pecans produced by such sheller or first handler

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 6002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 89-PECAN PROMOTION AND RESEARCH**

