Non-compete map · New York
Dentist non-compete rules in New York
Example: a 10-mile non-compete around New York
1,923 practices inside this circle, 1,014 more within 10 miles of it.
- 1,923 inside the circle
- 1,014 within 10 more miles
- Click a dot to see the practice.
New York enforces non-competes only where reasonable and necessary to protect legitimate interests; courts may partially enforce. A statewide ban passed the legislature in 2023 and was vetoed; a renewed bill that names dentists passed the Senate in June 2026 and is not law.
General rule for all employees · BDO Seidman v. Hirshberg, 93 N.Y.2d 382 (1999)
Last reviewed September 12, 2026. General information, not legal advice. Have a licensed attorney in New York review your agreement before you rely on it.
To see what a radius covers around a practice in New York, and the rule for your own agreement date, draw it on the non-compete map.
Practice owners comparing a template: the employer contract benchmark.