Section 8-6D-01 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “ACME” means the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or a successor organization that is an accrediting agency for midwifery education programs and institutions and is approved by the United States Department of Education. (c) “AMCB” means the American Midwifery Certification Board, or a successor organization that […]
Section 8-6C-11 – Direct-Entry Midwifery Advisory Committee
(a) There is a Direct–Entry Midwifery Advisory Committee within the Board. (b) (1) The Committee consists of seven members appointed by the Board. (2) Of the seven members: (i) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection and subsection (d) of this section, three shall be licensed direct–entry midwives; (ii) Two shall be licensed nurses certified as nurse–midwives; (iii) One shall be a […]
Section 8-6D-02 – License Required to Practice Certified Midwifery — Inapplicable to Certain Individuals
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice certified midwifery in the State. (b) This section does not apply to: (1) An individual who assists at a birth in an emergency; (2) An individual who is licensed as a health care practitioner whose scope of practice […]
Section 8-6C-12 – Duties of Committee
(a) The Committee shall: (1) Review applications for licensure as a licensed direct–entry midwife and make recommendations to the Board regarding applicants; (2) Maintain a list of all licensed direct–entry midwives; (3) Make recommendations to the Board regarding continuing education requirements for licensed direct–entry midwives; (4) Review advertising by licensed direct–entry midwives and by institutions that offer a direct–entry midwife […]
Section 8-6D-03 – Qualifications of License Applicant
(a) In addition to the certification and education requirements under subsection (b) of this section, to qualify for a license, an applicant must: (1) Be of good moral character; and (2) Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 8–303 of this title. (b) An applicant must: (1) Hold a current, valid certification as a certified midwife […]
Section 8-6C-13 – Qualifications for License
(a) In addition to the education and training requirements under subsection (b) of this section, to qualify for a license, an applicant shall: (1) Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 8–303 of this title; (2) Be of good moral character; (3) Be a high school graduate or have completed equivalent education; (4) Be at least […]
Section 8-6C-14 – License — Application; Fee
To apply for a license, an applicant shall: (1) Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 8–303 of this title; (2) Submit to the Board: (i) An application on the form that the Board requires; and (ii) Written, verified evidence that the requirement of item (1) of this subsection is being met; and (3) Pay to […]
Section 8-6C-15 – Fees
(a) (1) The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and other services it provides to licensed direct–entry midwives. (2) The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the licensure and other services provided to licensed direct–entry midwives. (b) (1) The Board shall pay all fees […]
Section 8-6C-16 – License — Issuance
(a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to an applicant who: (1) Meets the requirements of this subtitle; and (2) Pays a fee set by the Board. (b) The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues a designation of licensed direct–entry midwife. (c) (1) On receipt of the criminal history record […]
Section 8-6C-17 – Authority Conferred
A license issued under this subtitle authorizes the licensee to practice direct–entry midwifery while the license is active.