Acquire
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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.
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Acquire means to have or obtain physical possession of raisins by a handler at his packing or processing plant or at any other established receiving station operated by him: Provided, That a handler shall not be deemed to acquire any raisins (including raisins produced or dehydrated by him) while:
(a) He stores them for another person or as handler-produced tonnage in compliance with the provisions of §§ 989.58 and 989.70;
(b) He reconditions them, or;
(c) He has them in his possession for the purpose of inspection; and Provided further, That the term shall apply only to the handler who first acquires the raisins.
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