### Question
How does the law define first handler?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 7412*, **first handler** is defined as:

> the first person who buys or takes possession of an agricultural commodity from a producer for marketing

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 7412*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 101-AGRICULTURAL PROMOTION > SUBCHAPTER II-ISSUANCE OF ORDERS FOR PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION ACTIVITIES REGARDING AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES**

