(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.
