Massachusetts § 5H - Money recovered by commonwealth; false claims prosecution fund
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 5H — Money recovered by commonwealth; false claims prosecution fund, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5H. Money recovered by commonwealth; false claims prosecution fund
Section 5H. (1) All money recovered by the commonwealth, as a result of actions brought by the attorney general or a person pursuant to sections 5B to 5O, inclusive, other than costs and attorney's fees awarded pursuant to paragraph (2), shall be credited by the state treasurer to the False Claims Prosecution Fund, established by section 2YY of chapter 29.
(2) Costs and attorney's fees awarded to a relator by final judicial order in an action under this section shall be paid directly by the defendant to the relator.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 5H
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 5H cover?
Section 5H ("Money recovered by commonwealth; false claims prosecution fund") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 5H?
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