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State of California Department of Justice
Rob Bonta
Attorney General
Attorney General
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| 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 |