Food and Agricultural Code section 34301.5

For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply:

(a)

“Handler” means a person who, as owner, agent, broker, or intermediary, receives, purchases, or otherwise acquires ownership, possession, or control of milk in unprocessed or bulk form from a producer for the purpose of manufacturing, processing, selling, distributing, or other handling.

(b)

“Producer” means a person who operates a dairy farm.

(c)

“Producer-handler” means a person who is both a producer and a handler.