<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 53-9-11 - Employment contract--Competition limitation upon termination.</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.scfd355cab43443c89940fad59638e8a0Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.scfd355cab43443c89940fad59638e8a0SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.scfd355cab43443c89940fad59638e8a0CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.scfd355cab43443c89940fad59638e8a0Statute { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; 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class="scfd355cab43443c89940fad59638e8a0SENU">. </span><span class="scfd355cab43443c89940fad59638e8a0CL">Employment contract--Competition limitation upon termination.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scfd355cab43443c89940fad59638e8a0Statute"><span xml:space="preserve" class="scfd355cab43443c89940fad59638e8a0DefaultParagraphFont">Except as otherwise provided in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=53-9-11.2" rel="noopener"><span class="scfd355cab43443c89940fad59638e8a0DefaultParagraphFont">53-9-11.2</span></a><span class="scfd355cab43443c89940fad59638e8a0DefaultParagraphFont">, an employee may agree with an employer at the time of employment or at any time during employment not to engage directly or indirectly in the same business or profession as that of the employer for any period not exceeding two years from the date of termination of the agreement and not to solicit existing customers of the employer within a specified county, first- or second-class municipality, or other specified area for any period not exceeding two years from the date of termination of the agreement, if the employer continues to carry on a like business therein.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scfd355cab43443c89940fad59638e8a0Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="scfd355cab43443c89940fad59638e8a0000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="scfd355cab43443c89940fad59638e8a0NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="scfd355cab43443c89940fad59638e8a0DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="scfd355cab43443c89940fad59638e8a0SCL">SL 1929, ch 88; SDC 1939, § 10.0706 (3); SL 1984, ch 318; SL 2021, ch 205, § 1; SL 2023, ch 160, § 1.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 53-9-11 - Employment contract--Competition limitation upon termination.</title><meta name="Generator" 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'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 53-9-11.1 - Employment contract--Competition limitation upon termination--Practitioner defined."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 53-9-11.1 - Employment contract--Competition limitation upon termination--Practitioner defined."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=53-9-11.1"><meta 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><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 53-9-11 - Employment contract--Competition limitation upon termination.</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; 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class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7DefaultParagraphFont">Notwithstanding § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=53-9-11" rel="noopener"><span class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7DefaultParagraphFont">53-9-11</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7DefaultParagraphFont">, a provision of a contract, entered into on or after July 1, 2023, is voidable if it restricts a practitioner, as defined in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=53-9-11.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7DefaultParagraphFont">53-9-11.1</span></a><span class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7DefaultParagraphFont">, from practicing or otherwise providing professional services in accordance with the applicable scope of practice, after the conclusion of the practitioner's employment or after the dissolution of a partnership or other form of professional relationship.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7Statute"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7DefaultParagraphFont">Notwithstanding § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=53-9-11" rel="noopener"><span class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7DefaultParagraphFont">53-9-11</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7DefaultParagraphFont">, a provision of a contract, entered into on or after July 1, 2026, is voidable if it restricts a community services provider, as defined in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=27B-1-17" rel="noopener"><span class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7DefaultParagraphFont">27B-1-17</span></a><span class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7DefaultParagraphFont">, from employment in or otherwise providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities, after the conclusion of the provider's employment or after the dissolution of a partnership or other form of contractual relationship.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7Statute"><span class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7DefaultParagraphFont">This section does not apply to any contractual provision that:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7StatuteNumber1"><span class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    Is effective upon the sale of a practice or interest in a practice; or</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7StatuteNumber1"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    Restricts a practitioner or community services provider from soliciting current patients or clients of the former employer, partnership, or other professional relationship, provided the solicitation complies with the geographic and temporal limitations as referenced in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=53-9-11" rel="noopener"><span class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7DefaultParagraphFont">53-9-11</span></a><span class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7DefaultParagraphFont">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7Statute"><span class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7DefaultParagraphFont">The term, soliciting, as used in this section, means a targeted affirmative act, directed toward any patient or client of the practitioner's or community services provider's former employer, partnership, or other professional relationship, for the purpose of convincing the patient or client to transfer the patient or client's care or business to the practitioner or community services provider, or to the practitioner's or community services provider's new employer, partner, or professional relationship.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s0108631d92ad4d27a3fb7f2d4bf4b4d7SCL">SL 2023, ch 160, § 3; SL 2026, ch 196, § 1.</span></p></div></body></html>