Cal. Business and Professions Code § 2220.7
Cal. Business and Professions Code § 2220.7
California · California Business and Professions Code · Status: effective · Effective 2007-01-01
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(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.