Subdivision 1. General. A prosecuting attorney may investigate violations of section 15C.02. If a prosecuting attorney finds that a person has violated or is violating section 15C.02, the prosecuting attorney may bring a civil action under this chapter against the person to enjoin an act in violation of section 15C.02 and to recover damages and penalties.
Subd. 2. Attorney general investigatory powers. In connection with an investigation under this section, the attorney general has the powers listed in section 8.31, subdivisions 2 and 3.
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Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 15C - 16 — Fraudulent State Claims
Chapter 15C — False Claims Against The State
Section 15C.02 — Liability For Certain Acts.
Section 15C.04 — Responsibilities Of Prosecuting Attorney.
Section 15C.06 — Prosecuting Attorney Intervention; Motion To Extend Time; Unsealing Of Complaint.
Section 15C.07 — Service Of Unsealed Complaint And Response By Defendant.
Section 15C.08 — Prosecuting Attorney And Private Party Roles.
Section 15C.09 — Stay Of Discovery; Extension.
Section 15C.10 — Court-imposed Limitation Upon Participation Of Private Plaintiff In Action.
Section 15C.11 — Limitation Of Actions; Remedies.
Section 15C.12 — Award Of Expenses And Attorney Fees.
Section 15C.13 — Distribution To Private Plaintiff In Certain Actions.
Section 15C.145 — Relief From Retaliatory Actions.
Section 15C.15 — Deposit Of State Funds; False Claims Account.