29 C.F.R. § 780.618 “His own account”—“in conjunction with other farmers.”
Title 29 - Labor
Under the terms of section 13(b)(13), the farmer may operate a livestock auction solely for his own benefit or he may join with “other farmers” to auction livestock for their mutual benefit. (See §780.614 with regard to the definition of “farmer.”) Unless the auction is conducted by the farmer alone or with others who are “farmers” the exemption does not apply.
Title 29: Labor
PART 780—EXEMPTIONS APPLICABLE TO AGRICULTURE, PROCESSING OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES, AND RELATED SUBJECTS UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT
Subpart G—Employment in Agriculture and Livestock Auction Operations Under the Section 13(b)(13) Exemption
Requirements for Exemption
§ 780.618 “His own account”—“in conjunction with other farmers.”
