2A:32C-11 Statute of limitations for bringing civil action.

2A:32C-11 Statute of limitations for bringing civil action.

11.A civil action under this act may not be brought:

a.More than six years after the date on which the violation of the act is committed; or

b.More than three years after the date when facts material to the right of action are known or reasonably should have been known by the State official charged with responsibility to act in the circumstances, but in no event more than 10 years after the date on which the violation is committed, whichever occurs last.

L.2007, c.265, s.11.

2A:32C-12 Evidence required for action, preponderance.

12.In any action brought under this act, the State or the person bringing the action shall be required to prove all essential elements of the cause of action, including damages, by a preponderance of the evidence.

L.2007, c.265, s.12.

2A:32C-13 "False Claims Prosecution Fund."

13. a. There is established in the General Fund the "False Claims Prosecution Fund" as a nonlapsing revolving fund in the Department of the Treasury. Monies deposited in the fund shall be utilized by the Attorney General for the exclusive purpose of investigating and prosecuting false claims. The State Treasurer shall deposit 10% of the proceeds recovered by the Attorney General pursuant to subsection c. of section 7 of P.L.2007, c.265 (C.2A:32C-7) in the False Claims Prosecution Fund.

b.The State Treasurer shall deposit 25% of the State share of monies recovered from actions related to false or fraudulent Medicaid claims brought pursuant to this act in the "Medicaid Fraud Control Fund" established by section 10 of P.L.2007, c.58 (C.30:4D-62).

c.Except as provided in subsections a. and b. of this section, the State share of moneys recovered by the Attorney General in accordance with the provisions of this act shall be deposited in the General Fund.

L.2007, c.265, s.13.