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Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
In general, the state of Vermont does not address non-compete agreements, except in the case of schools of cosmetology or barbers, which are prohibited from requiring students to enter into a non-compete agreement.
As the state of Utah has no law specifically regarding non-compete agreements, the state courts might have to determine whether the agreement would hold up or not. Whether or not a non-compete agreement is a legal and binding contract depends on the scope of the restrictions the agreement includes, precedents set in court decisions, and a variety of other factors.
Typically courts do not want to deprive employees of earning a living in their chosen fields, but they also want to protect companies. So, a non-compete agreement might be enforceable, but only if it is reasonable in scope and necessary to protect the company's interests.
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Vermont Annotated Statutes, Title 26, Chapter 6, Section §281. School of barbering and cosmetology; registration