Establishes an agricultural crimes task force to combat agricultural crimes and increase penalties for such offenses.
The bill establishes an agricultural crimes task force within the Department of Agriculture to address agricultural crimes, including theft, vandalism, and trespassing. The task force will develop strategies to prevent agricultural crimes, coordinate with law enforcement and prosecutors, and facilitate education and outreach programs for farmers. It also increases penalties for property crimes committed on agricultural property, with higher fines and imprisonment for repeat offenses.
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