36-751. Definitions In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Department" means the department of health services. 2. " Director" means the director of the department of health services. 3. " Midwife" means a person who delivers a baby or provides health care related to pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum care of the […]
36-752. Licensure; exceptions A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, no person may act as a midwife without being licensed pursuant to this article. B. The following persons are exempt from the licensure requirements of this section: 1. A physician licensed pursuant to title 32 who is permitted within his scope of […]
36-753. Application for license as midwife A person who desires to obtain a license to practice midwifery shall make written application to the director of the department of health services, upon a form to be supplied by the director and shall furnish such information as may be required by the director.
36-754. Licensing of midwives; renewal of license A. The director shall grant a midwife’s license to a person meeting the qualifications prescribed by this article and rules adopted pursuant to this article and paying applicable fees. B. A license is valid for two years and may be renewed biennially on application to the director and […]
36-755. Powers and duties of the director A. The director may adopt rules necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this article. B. The director shall, by rule: 1. Define and describe, consistent with this article and the laws of this state, the duties and limits of the practice of midwifery. 2. Adopt standards […]
36-756. Grounds for denial of license and disciplinary action; hearing; appeal; civil penalties; injunctions A. The director may deny, suspend or revoke the license of any midwife who: 1. Violates any provision of this article or the rules adopted under this article. 2. Has been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. […]
36-756.01. Investigations; right to examine evidence; subpoenas; confidentiality A. The director may investigate information that indicates that a person is violating this article. In connection with an investigation, the department may examine and copy documents and other physical evidence wherever located that relate to the conduct or competency of a midwife pursuant to the requirements […]
36-757. Violations; classification A person is guilty of a class 6 felony who: 1. Obtains a license as a midwife by fraud, intentional misrepresentation or deceit. 2. Performs midwifery without a proper license or after the license has been denied, suspended or revoked.
36-758. Fees The director, by rule, shall establish and collect nonrefundable fees that do not exceed: 1. Twenty-five dollars for an initial application. 2. Fifty dollars for an initial license. 3. Two hundred fifty dollars for testing. 4. Fifty dollars for license renewal. 5. Ten dollars for a duplicate license.
36-759. Use of title; prohibitions It is a violation of this article for a person who is not licensed pursuant to this article to use the title " licensed midwife" and the abbreviation " L.M." or to use any other words, letters, signs or figures to indicate that the person is a licensed midwife.
36-760. Persons and acts not affected by this article The provisions of this article do not apply to a person who provides information and support in preparation for a normal labor and delivery and assists in the delivery of a baby if that person does not do the following: 1. Advertise as a midwife or […]
