That no vessel. vehicle. or aircraft shall be forfeited under the provisions of this section by reason of any act or omission established by the owner thereof to have been committed or omitted by any person other than such owner while such vessel. vehicle. or aircraft was unlawfully in the possession of a person who acquired possession thereof in violation of the criminal laws of the United States. or of any State. 1(2) All provisions of law relating to the seizure. summary and judicial forfeiture. and condemnation of vessels and vehicles for violation of the customs laws. the disposition of such vessels and vehicles or the proceeds from the sale thereof. the remission or mitigation of such forfeitures. and the compromise of claims and the award of compensation to informers in respect of such forfeitures shall apply to seizures and forfeitures incurred. or alleged to have been incurred. under the provisions of this chapter. insofar as applicable and not inconsistent with the provisions hereof: Provided. That such duties as are imposed upon the collector of customs or any other person with respect to the seizure and forfeiture of vessels and vehicles under the customs laws shall be performed with respect to seizures and forfeitures of vessels. vehicles. and aircraft under this section by such officers. agents. or other persons as may be authorized or designated for that purpose by the Attorney General.". SEC. 3. The Immigration and Nationality Act is amended by inserting immediately after section 274 the following new section:
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