Section 9811 - Limitation on assistanceNo financial assistance shall be provided under this part unless the Secretary determines that-
(1) any cooperative association receiving assistance has a minimum of fifteen active members, a majority of which are low-income rural persons;(2) adequate technical assistance is made available and committed to the programs being supported;(3) such financial assistance will materially further the purposes of this part; and(4) the applicant is fulfilling or will fulfill a need for services, supplies, or facilities which is otherwise not being met.Pub. L. 97-35, title VI, §622, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 494. - Secretary
- The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.1See References in Text note below.