((a)) ** Term of loan** In the case of each loan commodity (other than upland cotton or extra long staple cotton), a marketing assistance loan under shall have a term of 9 months beginning on the first day of the first month after the month in which the loan is made.section 7231 of this title
((b)) ** Special rule for cotton** A marketing assistance loan for upland cotton or extra long staple cotton shall have a term of 10 months beginning on the first day of the month in which the loan is made.
((c)) ** Extensions prohibited** The Secretary may not extend the term of a marketing assistance loan for any loan commodity.