(a) Except as provided in this section, it shall be unlawful for an individual other than a licensed midwife to practice midwifery in this state for economic remuneration or to hold himself or herself out to be a licensed midwife unless he or she is a licensed midwife as defined in this chapter. An individual violating this section shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
(b) An individual does not violate subsection (a) in any of the following circumstances:
(1) The individual is a certified nurse midwife acting in accordance with Sections 34-21-80 to 34-21-93, inclusive.
(2) The individual is training under a licensed midwife and is assisting the licensed midwife in the practice of midwifery.
(3) The individual is providing gratuitous assistance at childbirth.
(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to repeal, abridge, or modify Section 6-5-332, or any other Good Samaritan statute.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.
Section 34-19-2 - Definitions.
Section 34-19-4 - Application for License.
Section 34-19-5 - Issuance, Renewal, Suspension, and Revocation of Licenses; Fee.
Section 34-19-6 - Practices Which May Be Performed by Licensees - Generally.
Section 34-19-7 - Practices Which May Be Performed by Licensees - Restrictions Generally.
Section 34-19-9 - Designation of Midwife Certification on Professional Nursing License.
Section 34-19-11 - Definitions.
Section 34-19-13 - State Board of Midwifery - Disposition of Funds.
Section 34-19-16 - Where Care May Be Performed; Required Forms an Duties of Licensed Midwife.
Section 34-19-17 - Violations.
Section 34-19-18 - Construction of Chapter.
Section 34-19-19 - Liability of Physician, Health Care Provider, or Hospital.
Section 34-19-20 - Licensed Midwives.
Section 34-19-21 - Coverage or Reimbursement for Services Not Required.