Establishes a compensation program for landowners in the border region suffering property damage from border crimes.
The bill creates a compensation program for landowners and lessees in the border region who suffer damage to agricultural land, livestock, crops, or buildings due to border crimes. Compensation is limited to $75,000 per incident and cannot consider the outcome of any related criminal prosecution. The Attorney General administers the program, using funds from appropriations, dedicated revenue, and proceeds from forfeited property sales. Compensation is a payer of last resort, and the program includes standardized forms, eligibility criteria, and application procedures.
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