Section 2220.7 - Prohibited provisions in agreement to settle civil dispute arising from practice(a) A physician and surgeon shall not include or permit to be included any of the following provisions in an agreement to settle a civil dispute arising from his or her practice, whether the agreement is made before or after filing the action: (1) A provision that prohibits another party to the dispute from contacting or cooperating with the board. (2) A provision that prohibits another party to the dispute from filing a complaint with the board. (3) A provision that requires another party to the dispute to withdraw a complaint he or she has filed with the board. (b) A provision described in subdivision (a) is void as against public policy. (c) A physician and surgeon who violates this section is subject to disciplinary action by the board.Ca. Bus. and Prof'l. Code § 2220.7
Added by Stats 2006 ch 565 (AB 2260),s 7, eff. 1/1/2007.