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property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=53-9-11.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574SENU">53-9-11.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574SENU">. </span><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574CL">Employment contract--Competition limitation upon termination--Practitioner defined.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574Statute"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">For purposes of § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=53-9-11.2" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">53-9-11.2</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">, a practitioner means:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    A physician licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-4" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-4</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    A physician assistant licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-4A" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-4A</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(3)    A paramedic or emergency medical technician licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-4B" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-4B</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(4)    A respiratory care practitioner licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-4C" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-4C</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(5)    A chiropractor licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-5" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-5</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(6)    A dentist licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-6A" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-6A</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(7)    An optometrist licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-7" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-7</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(8)    A podiatrist licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-8" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-8</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(9)    A registered nurse authorized to practice in accordance with § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-9-3" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-9-3</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(10)    A certified registered nurse anesthetist authorized to practice in accordance with § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-9-3.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-9-3.1</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(11)    A licensed practical nurse authorized to practice in accordance with § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-9-4" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-9-4</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(12)    A certified nurse practitioner </span><a id="_Hlk63153906" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574000000" rel="noopener"></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">or certified nurse midwife licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-9A" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-9A</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(13)    A certified professional midwife licensed under </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-9C" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-9C</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(14)    A physical therapist licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-10" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-10</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(15)    A nutritionist or dietician licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-10B" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-10B</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(16)    A pharmacist licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-11" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-11</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(17)    An audiologist or hearing aid dispenser licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-24" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-24</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(18)    A social worker licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-26" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-26</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(19)    A psychologist licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-27A" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-27A</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(20)    An athletic trainer licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-29" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-29</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(21)    An occupational therapist licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-31" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-31</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(22)    A professional counselor or a professional counselor-mental health licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-32" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-32</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(23)    A marriage and family therapist licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-33" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-33</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(24)    An addiction and prevention professional licensed or certified in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-34" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-34</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(25)    A massage therapist licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-35" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-35</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(26)    A genetic counselor licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-36" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-36</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(27)    A speech language pathologist licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-37" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-37</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">(28)    A behavior analyst licensed in accordance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-38" rel="noopener"><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">36-38</span></a><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574DefaultParagraphFont-000002">Source: </span><span class="s1a6d83d15767414585e30d742e366574SCL">SL 2021, ch 205, § 2; SL 2023, ch 160, § 2.</span></p></div></body></html>