CFR › Title 7 › Part 771 › §771.57 CFR §771.5Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗Copy link(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.