A. A non-compete provision in an agreement, which provision restricts the right of a health care practitioner to provide clinical health care services in this state, shall be unenforceable upon the termination of:

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 24-1I-2

  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.

(1)     the agreement;

(2)     a renewal or extension of the agreement; or

(3)     a health care practitioner’s employment with a party seeking to enforce the agreement.

B. A provision in an agreement for clinical health care services to be rendered in this state is void, unenforceable and against public policy if the provision:

(1)     makes the agreement subject to the laws of another state; or

(2)     requires any litigation arising out of the agreement to be conducted in another state.