§ 47-11E-3 — Enforceability of other provisions

West Virginia § 47-11E-3

• Jurisdiction: West Virginia
• Ch. 47: REGULATION OF TRADE
• Art. 11E: PHYSICIANS FREEDOM OF PRACTICE ACT

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Provided that the contract does not state otherwise, nothing in this article limits the enforceability of:

(1) Provisions prohibiting a physician from taking any property, patient lists or records of the employer with him or her upon the termination or expiration of the contract;

(2) Provisions requiring a physician to repay an employer all or a portion of:

(A) A loan;

(B) Relocation expenses;

(C) A signing bonus;

(D) Remuneration to induce the physician to relocate or establish a physician practice in a specific geographic area; or

(E) Recruiting, education and training expenses;

(3) A nondisclosure provision relating to confidential information and trade secrets;

(4) A nonsolicitation provision with respect to patients and employees of the employer;

(5) A provision for liquidated damages; or

(6) Any other provision of a contract that is not in violation of law.

Legislative History

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