# General Provisions (GGP)

## Title 8. False Claims

### Subtitle 1

#### Section 8-103

(a) If a governmental entity finds that a person has violated or is violating Sec. 8-102 of this title, the governmental entity may file a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction within the State against the person.

(b) In filing a civil action under this section, the governmental entity may seek:

  (1) the penalties provided under Sec. 8-102(c) of this title; and

  (2) subject to the guidelines under Sec. 8-105(b)(4) of this subtitle, court costs and attorney's fees.

(c) A governmental entity may not maintain an action under this section if the governmental entity has filed a civil action based on the same underlying act under Sec. 2-603 of the Health - General Article or has sought enforcement by the Attorney General under Sec. 11-205 or Sec. 11-205.1 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

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Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)