West Virginia Statutes

§ 47-11E-2 — Limitation on contractual provisions in physician employment contract

West Virginia § 47-11E-2
JurisdictionWest Virginia
Ch. 47REGULATION OF TRADE
Art. 11EPHYSICIANS FREEDOM OF PRACTICE ACT

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Bluebook
W. Va. Code § 47-11E-2 (2026).

Text

(a)A covenant not to compete contained in a contract between a physician and an employer shall be limited to not more than:
(1)One year in duration; and
(2)Thirty road miles from the physician’s primary place of practice with the employer.
(b)A covenant not to compete shall be void and unenforceable upon the termination of the physician’s employment by the employer.

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Legislative History

2017 Reg. Sess., SB402; 1985 Reg. Sess., HB1575

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