California § 2220.7 - A physician and surgeon shall not include or permit to be included any of the fol
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§ 2220.7. A physician and surgeon shall not include or permit to be included any of the fol
(a) A physician and surgeon shall not include or permit to be included any of the following provisions in an agreement to settle a civil dispute arising from his or her practice, whether the agreement is made before or after filing the action: (1) A provision that prohibits another party to the dispute from contacting or cooperating with the board. (2) A provision that prohibits another party to the dispute from filing a complaint with the board. (3) A provision that requires another party to the dispute to withdraw a complaint he or she has filed with the board. (b) A provision described in subdivision (a) is void as against public policy. (c) A physician and surgeon who violates this section is subject to disciplinary action by the board.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 2220.7 ("A physician and surgeon shall not include or permit to be included any of the fol") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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