The Stark Law is contained in 42 USC § 1395nn. The Stark Law is similar to the Anti-Kickback Statute in that it places a limit on physician referrals. Specifically, the Stark Law prohibits providers from referring patients to another provider when the referring provider has a financial interest in the referee’s business or organization. The Stark Law is unique in that it is a strict liability statute. This means federal prosecutors do not need to show that a provider knew about or intended to violate the law. In this way, a referring physician’s intent is irrelevant. Stark Law violations can also result in civil liability under the False Claims Act.