Elder Abuse Laws (Civil)
| Code Section | Description | Penalty |
| BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE §17200 et seq. (Unfair Business Practice) and §17500 et seq. (Unfair Business Practice; Deceptive Advertising) | Any unlawful, unfair or fraudulent business act or practice | Injunction; civil penalty up to $2,500 per violation |
| GOVERNMENT CODE §12650 et seq. (False Claims) |
Knowingly presents or causes to be presented a false claim to the
state for money, property or services |
Civil penalty of treble damages and up to $10,000 for each false claim |