Non-compete map · Minnesota
Dentist non-compete rules in Minnesota
Example: a 10-mile non-compete around Minneapolis
292 practices inside this circle, 303 more within 10 miles of it.
- 292 inside the circle
- 303 within 10 more miles
- Click a dot to see the practice.
Minnesota changed its rule on July 1, 2023. Which rule applies depends on when your agreement was signed.
Signed before July 1, 2023
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 all employees · Minnesota common law (reasonableness), before Minn. Stat. §181.988
Signed on or after July 1, 2023
Generally unenforceable
Minnesota bans employee non-competes entered into on or after 1 July 2023. Older agreements may still apply.
General rule for all employees · Minn. Stat. §181.988
Last reviewed September 12, 2026. General information, not legal advice. Have a licensed attorney in Minnesota review your agreement before you rely on it.
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.