CIVIL PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL ENTRY.

SEC. 105. CIVIL PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL ENTRY. (a) In General.— Section 275 (8 U.S.C. 1325) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: “(b) Any alien who is apprehended while entering (or attempting to enter) the United States at a time or place other than as designated by immigration officers shall be subject to a civil penalty of— “(1) at least $50 and not more than $250 for each such entry (or attempted entry); or “(2) twice the amount specified in paragraph (1) in the case of an alien who has been previously subject to a civil penalty under this subsection. Civil penalties under this subsection are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any criminal or other civil penalties that may be imposed”. (b) Effective Date.— The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to illegal entries or attempts to enter occurring on or after the first day of the sixth month beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.