Massachusetts § 74D - Contracts or agreements; restrictive covenants on nurses or practical nurses void
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 74D — Contracts or agreements; restrictive covenants on nurses or practical nurses void, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 74D. Contracts or agreements; restrictive covenants on nurses or practical nurses void
Section 74D. Any contract or agreement which creates or establishes the terms of a partnership, employment, or any other form of professional relationship with a nurse registered to practice as a registered nurse pursuant to section seventy-four, or a practical nurse registered to practice as a licensed practical nurse pursuant to section seventy-four A, which includes any restriction of the right of such nurse to practice as a nurse in any geographical area for any period of time after the termination of such partnership, employment or professional relationship shall be void and unenforceable with respect to said restriction. Nothing in this section shall render void or unenforceable any other provision of any such contract or agreement.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 74D cover?
Section 74D ("Contracts or agreements; restrictive covenants on nurses or practical nurses void") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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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