Medi-Cal Fraud Laws (Civil)

Code Section Description Penalty
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE
§ 17200 et seq.

(Unfair Business Practice)
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 present or cause to be presented a false claim to the state for payment or approval Treble damages; civil monetary penalties between $5,500 and $11,000 for each violation, as adjusted by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990