Mississippi Code Title 43. Public Welfare § 43-13-225

(1) A health care provider or vendor committing any act or omission in violation of this article shall be directly liable to the state and shall forfeit and pay to the state a civil penalty equal to the full amount received, plus an additional civil penalty equal to triple the full amount received.

(2) A criminal action need not be brought against a person for that person to be civilly liable under this article.