(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.
Source:
Section 2220.7, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=2220.7..