Non-compete map · New Mexico
Dentist non-compete rules in New Mexico
New Mexico bars non-competes for dentists and several other healthcare practitioners in agreements signed after 2015; repayment of certain recruitment costs may still be required.
This rule names dentists · N.M. Stat. §24A-4-2 (recompiled from §24-1I-2, effective 1 July 2024) · 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 New Mexico, and the rule for your own agreement date, draw it on the non-compete map.
Practice owners comparing a template: the employer contract benchmark.