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.