Elder Abuse Statutes (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