7 U.S.C. § 2008b

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)
Section 2008b - Socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers; qualified beginning farmers and ranchers

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

Pub. L. 87-128, title III, §367, as added Pub. L. 115-334, title V, §53065306,, 132 Stat. 4673.

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.