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(a) It is unlawful for any person not licensed as a lay midwife by the State Board of Health, excluding licensed nurse midwives and physicians licensed by the State Medical Board, to:
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(1) Receive compensation for attending birth as a lay midwife; or
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(2) Indicate by any means that the person is licensed to practice lay midwifery in Arkansas.
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(b) This chapter shall not prohibit the attendance at birth of the mother’s choice of family, friends, or other uncompensated labor support attendants.
