### Question
What is the definition of commission merchant?


### Answer
The definition of **commission merchant** is as follows in *7 U.S.C. § 1631*:

> any person engaged in the business of receiving any farm product for sale, on commission, or for or on behalf of another person

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1631*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

