### Question
How is the "member of the family of the producer" defined?


### Answer
The term **member of the family of the producer** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 1446* as follows -

> (i) an ancestor of the producer, (ii) the spouse of the producer, (iii) a lineal descendant of the producer, or the producer's spouse, or a parent of the producer, or (iv) the spouse of any such lineal descendant

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1446*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 34-SUGAR PRODUCTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER III-NONBASIC AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES**

