Medi-Cal Fraud Laws (Civil)

Code Section Description Penalty
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE
§ 17200
(Unfair Business Practice)
Any unlawful, unfair or fraudulent business act or practice Injunction; civil penalty up to $2,500 per violation
GOVERNMENT CODE
§ 12650

(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