Non-compete map · Minnesota
Dentist non-compete rules in Minnesota
This state's rule changed for agreements entered into on or after 2023-07-01. Enter the date the agreement was entered into, or the date you expect to sign, to see the rule for it.
Entered into before 2023-07-01 · Enforced if reasonable
For an agreement entered into before 1 July 2023, Minnesota's ban does not apply; the clause is judged on reasonableness.
General rule for employees; no dentist-specific statute · Minnesota common law (reasonableness), before Minn. Stat. §181.988
Entered into on or after 2023-07-01 · Generally unenforceable
Minnesota bans employee non-competes entered into on or after 1 July 2023. Older agreements may still apply.
General rule for employees; no dentist-specific statute · Minn. Stat. §181.988
General rule for employees; no dentist-specific statute · verified 2026-09-12
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General information only, not legal advice. Non-compete law changes frequently, healthcare-specific rules apply in several states, and non-solicitation, tail-coverage and repayment terms are separate obligations. Have a licensed attorney in your state review your agreement before you rely on any of this.
To see what a radius covers around a practice in Minnesota, and the rule for your own agreement date, draw it on the non-compete map.
Practice owners comparing a template: the employer contract benchmark.