The doctors or students referred to in the first paragraph of article L. 1435-4-2 may enter into an initial practice contract with a regional health agency if they are practising in the areas defined in 1° of article L. 1434-4 or in an area bordering these areas.
The eligible bordering areas cover an area no more than ten kilometres beyond the boundaries of the areas defined in 1° of article L. 1434-4.
The contract is concluded for a period of 3 years. It is not renewable.