| 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 |
