Collection of erroneously paid moneys; collection costs recoverable.

(a) The State Board of Health may recover moneys erroneously paid to private nonprofit local agencies, WIC Program food vendors, suppliers, distributors, wholesalers, manufacturers, or participants.

(b) The board may file an action in any district or circuit court to collect the sum upon refusal to pay by any entity or individual stated in subsection (a). The board is also authorized to collect the costs of court plus reasonable attorneys' fees in the collection of these costs.

(Acts 1993, No. 93-642, p. 1100, §4.)