### Question
How does HASS AVOCADO PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION define exempt handler?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 7802*, **exempt handler** is defined as:

> a person who would otherwise be considered a first handler, except that all avocados purchased by the person have already been subject to the assessment under section 7804(h) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 7802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 105-HASS AVOCADO PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION**

