§8706. Civil actions

(a) Amount.-The Federal Government in a civil action may recover from a person-

(1) that knowingly engages in conduct prohibited by section 8702 of this title a civil penalty equal to-

(A) twice the amount of each kickback involved in the violation; and

(B) not more than $10,000 for each occurrence of prohibited conduct; and

(2) whose employee, subcontractor, or subcontractor employee violates section 8702 of this title by providing, accepting, or charging a kickback a civil penalty equal to the amount of that kickback.

(b) Statute of Limitations.-A civil action under this section must be brought within 6 years after the later of the date on which-

(1) the prohibited conduct establishing the cause of action occurred; or

(2) the Federal Government first knew or should reasonably have known that the prohibited conduct had occurred.

( Pub. L. 111–350, §3, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3840 .)