7 U.S. Code § 2008l

7 U.S. Code § 2008l is about Eligibility of employees of State, county, or area committee for loans and loan guarantees. It is under Subchapter IV (Administrative Provisions) of Chapter 50 (Agricultural Credit) of Title 7 (Agriculture) of the Code.

(a)In general
The Secretary shall not prohibit an employee of a State, county or area committee established under section 590h(b)(5) of title 16 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.