US Code

Public Law 119-102 (07/12/2026)

7 U.S.C. § 2008l

Eligibility of employees of State, county, or area committee for loans and loan guarantees

Section text and notes

(a)

In general

section 590h(b)(5) of title 16The Secretary shall not prohibit an employee of a State, county or area committee established under or an employee of the Department of Agriculture from obtaining a loan or loan guarantee under subchapter I, II or III of this chapter.

(b)

Approvals

(1)

County or area office

In the case of a loan application from an employee in a county or area office, the Farm Service Agency State office shall be responsible for reviewing and approving the application.

(2)

State office

In the case of a loan application from an employee of a State office, the Farm Service Agency national office shall be responsible for reviewing and approving the application.

Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 377Pub. L. 107–171, title V, § 5321116 Stat. 349 (, as added , , .)