Non-compete map · Utah
Dentist non-compete rules in Utah
This state's rule changed for agreements entered into on or after 2026-05-06. Enter the date the agreement was entered into, or the date you expect to sign, to see the rule for it.
Entered into before 2026-05-06 · Enforced with statutory limits
For an agreement entered into before 6 May 2026, Utah's healthcare void does not apply; the general rule caps a post-employment non-compete at one year.
General rule for employees; no dentist-specific statute · Utah Code §34-51-201(1)(a)
Entered into on or after 2026-05-06 · Generally unenforceable
Utah voids non-competes for healthcare workers, dentists included, entered into on or after 6 May 2026. Older agreements fall under the general one-year cap.
This rule names dentists · Utah Code §34-51, as amended by H.B. 270 (2026)
This rule names dentists · 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 Utah, and the rule for your own agreement date, draw it on the non-compete map.
Practice owners comparing a template: the employer contract benchmark.