((a)) ** In general** The Secretary shall not prohibit an employee of a State, county or area committee established under or an employee of the Department of Agriculture from obtaining a loan or loan guarantee under subchapter I, II or III of this chapter.section 590h(b)(5) of title 16
((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.