§7233. Term of loans

Term of loan— In the case of each loan commodity (other than upland cotton or extra long staple cotton), a marketing assistance loan under section 7231 of this title 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.

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.

Extensions prohibited— The Secretary may not extend the term of a marketing assistance loan for any loan commodity.