Section 23-13.6-1. – Short title.

§ 23-13.6-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Lactation Consultant Practice Act of 2014.” History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 420, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 444, § 1.

Section 23-13.6-2. – Definitions.

§ 23-13.6-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings: (1) “Lactation consultant” means a healthcare professional who specializes in the clinical management of breastfeeding. History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 420, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 444, § 1.

Section 23-13.6-3. – Licensing and regulation of lactation consultants.

§ 23-13.6-3. Licensing and regulation of lactation consultants. The director of health is authorized and directed to formulate, promulgate, amend, and repeal procedures, rules, and regulations for the following: (1) The licensing of lactation consultants; (2) Standards and specifications for education, knowledge, and experience required for licensure as a lactation consultant. In establishing these requirements, […]

Section 23-13.6-4. – Persons and practices exempt.

§ 23-13.6-4. Persons and practices exempt. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent qualified members of other professions or other occupations or volunteers from performing functions consistent with the accepted standards of their respective professions; provided, however, that they do not hold themselves out to the public by any title or description […]

Section 23-13.6-5. – Enforcement.

§ 23-13.6-5. Enforcement. (a) This chapter shall be enforced by the director of health and he or she shall be exempt from the requirements of providing surety for costs. (b) Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter, or who violates any of the rules and regulations of the department of health made in […]

Section 23-13.6-6. – Severability.

§ 23-13.6-6. Severability. If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable. History […]