7 U.S.C. § 2008l — Eligibility of employees of State, county, or area committee for loans and loan guarantees

(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.