771.5—Loan purposes.
               		
               	 	
               	 	
               	 	               	 	               	 	               	 	               	 	
               	 	
    
        
        (a) 
         Loan funds may be used for any purpose directly related to boll weevil eradication activities, including, but not limited to:
     
    
        
        (1) 
         Purchase or lease of supplies and equipment;
     
    
        
        (2) 
         Operating expenses, including but not limited to, travel and office operations;
     
    
        
        (3) 
         Salaries and benefits.
     
    
        
        (b) 
         Loan funds may not be used to pay expenses incurred for lobbying, public relations, or related activities, or to pay interest on loans from the Agency.