(a) An action under this chapter may not be commenced more than three years after the date of discovery of the fraudulent activity by the prosecuting attorney or more than six years after the fraudulent activity occurred, whichever occurs later, but in no event more than ten years after the date on which the violation is committed.
(b) A finding of guilt in a criminal proceeding charging a false statement or fraud, whether upon a verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, stops the person found guilty from denying an essential element of that offense in an action under this chapter based upon the same transaction as the criminal proceeding.
(c) In an action under this chapter, the state or the political subdivision and any plaintiff under section 15C.05 must prove the essential elements of the cause of action, including damages, by a preponderance of the evidence.
2009 c 101 art 2 s 34
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.