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148G.20.1(5)
Statute ID:
20397
Statute Function ID:
40509
Certified midwife - Use abbreviation or designation of certified/licensed midwife; not licensed
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Classifications
Offense Level:
Gross Misdemeanor (GM)
General Offense Code:
Other (9)
Offense Summary Code & Rank:
Crimes Against Govt (Y) (Rank 19)
Detailed Offense Code:
Violation of Regulation/Licensing Rule (922)
Offense Severity Level:
Function Text:
UCR Code
Description
90Z
All Other Offenses
Flags
Crime of Violence:
No
Targeted Misdemeanor:
No
Predatory Offender Registration Review:
No
Enhanceable:
No
Certify to DPS:
No
Report to DNR:
No
DPS Group:
No
Conditional Release:
No
Payable:
No
Petty Misdemeanor Only if Prosecutor Certifies:
No
Third Violation Indicator:
No
Qualified Domestic Violence Related:
No
Nonviolent Controlled Substance Offender Review:
No
Wildlife Restitution:
No
Statute Number:
148G.20.1(5)
Enactment Date:
Jun 14, 2025
Effective Date:
Jul 1, 2025
Expiration Date:
Repealed?:
No
Summary Text:
Certified midwife - Use abbreviation or designation of certified/licensed midwife; not licensed
Statute ID:
20397
Created:
Jul 30, 2025 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us
Updated:
Jul 30, 2025 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us
Last Update Action:
Added
Legal Analyst Comment:
Summary Text:
Certified midwife - Use abbreviation or designation of certified/licensed midwife; not licensed
Link to MN Statute Text:
https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/148G/20.html
Legislative Session:
2025 - Special 1
Session Law Text?:
No
Statute text last updated on:
Jul 30, 2025
It is unlawful for any person, corporation, firm, or association to: (1) sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any certified midwifery diploma, license, or record, or aid or abet therein; (2) practice certified midwifery under cover of any diploma, permit, license, certified midwife credential, or record illegally or fraudulently obtained or signed or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representation; (3) practice certified midwifery unless the person is licensed to do so under this chapter; (4) use the professional title certified midwife or licensed certified midwife unless licensed to practice certified midwifery under this chapter; (5) use any abbreviation or other designation tending to imply licensure as a certified midwife unless licensed to practice certified midwifery under this chapter; (6) practice certified midwifery in a manner prohibited by the board in any limitation of a license issued under this chapter; (7) practice certified midwifery during the time a license issued under this chapter is suspended or revoked; (8) knowingly employ persons in the practice of certified midwifery who have not been issued a current license to practice as a certified midwife in this state; or (9) conduct a certified midwifery program for the education of persons to become certified midwives unless the program has been approved by the board.
