Pub. L. 106-50, tit. IV, sec. 401

GENERAL BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM.

EnactedYear: 1999Length: 126 wordsOfficial source
SEC. 401. GENERAL BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM. (a) Definition of Handicapped Individual.— Section 3(f) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(f)) is amended to read as follows: “(f) For purposes of section 7 of this Act, the term ‘handicapped individual’ means an individual— “(1) who has a physical, mental, or emotional impairment, defect, ailment, disease, or disability of a permanent nature which in any way limits the selection of any type of employment 113 STAT. 244for which the person would otherwise be qualified or qualifiable; or “(2) who is a service-disabled veteran.”. (b) Authorization To Make Loans.— Section 7(a)(10) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(10)) is amended— (1) by inserting “guaranteed” after “provide”; and (2) by inserting “, including service-disabled veterans,” after “handicapped individual”.