### Question
How is the "exempt handler" defined?


### Answer
The term **exempt handler** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 6802* as follows -

> a person who would otherwise be considered to be a qualified handler, except that the annual sales by the person of cut flowers and cut greens to retailers and other exempt handlers are less than $750,000

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 6802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 97-FRESH CUT FLOWERS AND FRESH CUT GREENS PROMOTION AND INFORMATION**

