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This bill, titled "Veterinary Post-Employment Amendments," significantly alters the landscape of non-compete agreements for veterinarians in Utah, aiming to restrict their use in the profession. Starting May 6, 2026, veterinarians will generally be prohibited from entering into "veterinarian non-compete agreements," which are defined as agreements preventing them from competing with a former employer or working within a specific geographic area after their employment ends. This prohibition does not apply if the veterinarian holds at least a 5% ownership in the business. Furthermore, on the same effective date, veterinarians will also be barred from entering into "nondisclosure clauses" that prevent them from discussing their work experiences and "nonsolicitation agreements," which prevent them from soliciting former clients or customers. The bill also clarifies that existing definitions of "non-compete agreement" and related terms are being updated, and it imposes liability on employers who seek to enforce an unenforceable non-compete agreement, nondisclosure clause, or nonsolicitation agreement by requiring them to cover the employee's arbitration costs, attorney fees, court costs, and actual damages.

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