2021 West Virginia Code
Chapter 47. Regulation of Trade
Article 11E. Physicians Freedom of Practice Act
§47-11E-3. Enforceability of Other Provisions
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.
