Medi-Cal Fraud Laws (Civil - Private Actions)
| Code Section | Description | Penalty |
| BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE § 17200 et seq. and § 17500 et seq. (Unfair Business Practice; Deceptive Advertising) |
Any unlawful, unfair or fraudulent business act or practice; deceptive, false or misleading advertising | Restitution; injunctive relief (damages and civil penalties not available to private litigants) |
| 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; Govt. Code § 12652(c)(1) provides authority for private person to bring action on behalf of state | Civil penalty of treble damages and up to $10,000 for each false claim |