New York State Finance Law Article 13 - NEW YORK FALSE CLAIMS ACT

  • 187 - Short Title.
    This article shall be known and may be cited as the "New York false claims act".
  • 188 - Definitions.
    As used in this article, the following terms shall mean: 1. "Claim" (a) means any request or demand, whether under a contract or otherwise, for...
  • 189 - Liability for Certain Acts.
    1. Subject to the provisions of subdivision two of this section, any person who: (a) knowingly presents, or causes to be presented a false or...
  • 190 - Civil Actions for False Claims.
    1. Civil enforcement actions. The attorney general shall have the authority to investigate violations under section one hundred eighty-nine of this article. If the attorney...
  • 190-a - Monies Recovered.
    Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, all monies recovered or obtained under this article by a state agency or state official or employee acting in...
  • 191 - Remedies.
    1. Any current or former employee, contractor, or agent of any private or public employer who is discharged, demoted, suspended, threatened, harassed or in any...
  • 192 - Limitation of Actions, Burden of Proof.
    1. A civil action under this article shall be commenced no later than ten years after the date on which the violation of this article...
  • 193 - Other Law Enforcement Authority and Duties.
    This article shall not: 1. preempt the authority, or relieve the duty, of other law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute suspected violations of law;...
  • 194 - Regulations.
    The attorney general is authorized to adopt such rules and regulations as is necessary to effectuate the purposes of this article.

Last modified: February 3, 2019