(a) Term of loan

In the case of each loan commodity, a marketing assistance loan under section 8731 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.

(b) Extensions prohibited

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

(Pub. L. 110–234, title I, §1203, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 956; Pub. L. 110–246, §4(a), title I, §1203, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1684.)