House Sponsors: TURNER,ART. Short description: MPA-RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Prohibits participation in offering or making an agreement that solely restricts the rights of a licensed physician to practice medicine or chiropractic for a specified period of time or in a specified area after termination of any relationship. Makes a violation of the provision a petty offense punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 for the first violation and a business offense punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 for the second or subsequent violation. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status