Section 61826 Of Article 2. Definitions From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 21. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 2.

. "Handler" means any person who, as owner, agent, broker, or intermediary, either directly or indirectly, receives, purchases, or otherwise acquires ownership, possession, or control of market milk in unprocessed or bulk form from a producer, a producer-handler, or another handler for the purpose of manufacture, processing, sale, or other handling, regardless of whether such market milk is produced within or outside this state.