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West Virginia · Through as of 2026-10-13; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session (newest effective date 2027-07-01)

W. Va. Code § 47-11E-2: Limitation on contractual provisions in physician employment contract.

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  1. CHAPTER 47. REGULATION OF TRADE.
  2. ARTICLE 11E. PHYSICIANS FREEDOM OF PRACTICE ACT.

(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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