### Question
How does the law define handler?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 4902*, **handler** is defined as:

> any person (except a common or contract carrier of watermelons owned by another person) who handles watermelons in a manner specified in a plan issued under this chapter or in regulations promulgated thereunder

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 4902*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 80-WATERMELON RESEARCH AND PROMOTION**

