Maryland § 8-6D-02
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-6D-02, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-6D-02.
(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 allows the individual to practice certified midwifery;
(3) A student who is practicing certified midwifery while engaged in an approved clinical midwifery education experience under the supervision of a licensed certified midwife or a licensed nurse certified as a nurse–midwife; or
(4) An individual who has graduated from a graduate level accredited program for midwifery education approved by ACME, and who is:
(i) Practicing certified midwifery under the supervision of a licensed certified midwife or a licensed nurse certified as a nurse–midwife; and
(ii) Meets any other requirements set by the Board.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-6D-02
What does Maryland Code § 8-6D-02 cover?
Section 8-6D-02 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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