1. Subrogation. The State is subrogated to the rights of a claimant awarded restitution assistance under this subchapter to the extent of the restitution assistance award made. The subrogation rights are against the person ordered to pay restitution to a victim for a securities violation. [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).] 2. Lien on recovery. The State is entitled to a lien in the amount of the restitution assistance award on any recovery made by or on behalf of a victim. The State may assert its right to this amount in a separate action or intervene in an action brought by or on behalf of the victim. [PL 2021, c. 576, §1 (NEW).]
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