In the case of a loan guaranteed by the Secretary under subchapter I or II to a socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher (as defined in section 2003(e) of this title) or a qualified beginning farmer or rancher, the Secretary may provide for a standard guarantee plan, which shall cover an amount equal to 95 percent of the outstanding principal of the loan.
7 U.S.C. § 2008b
EDITORIAL NOTES
PRIOR PROVISIONSA prior section 2008b, Pub. L. 87-128, title III, §367, as added Pub. L. 101-624, title XXIII, §23172317,, 104 Stat. 4008; amended Pub. L. 102-237, title VII, §701(g), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1879, related to limited transfer authority of loan amounts, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 104-127, title VII, §755, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1131.
- beginning farmer or rancher
- The term "beginning farmer or rancher" means such term as defined by the Secretary.
- farmer
- The term "farmer" includes a person who is engaged in, or who, with assistance afforded under this chapter, intends to engage in, fish farming.