Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 6D - Licensed Certified Midwives
Section 8-6D-11 - Only Authorized Individuals to Represent Themselves as Such -- Advertising by Licensee -- Authorized Use of Designations

(a)    Unless authorized to practice certified midwifery under this subtitle, an individual may not represent to the public by title, description of service, method, procedure, or otherwise, that the individual is authorized to practice certified midwifery in the State.
    (b)    A licensee may not advertise in a manner that is unreasonable, misleading, or fraudulent.
    (c)    Unless authorized to practice certified midwifery under this subtitle, an individual may not use the abbreviation “CM” or use the designation “Certified Midwife” with the intent to represent that the individual practices certified midwifery in the State.
    (d)    Unless an individual is authorized to practice certified midwifery under this subtitle or is a licensed nurse certified as a nurse–midwife or as a direct–entry midwife under this title, an individual may not use the designation “Midwife”.

Structure Maryland Statutes

Maryland Statutes

Health Occupations

Title 8 - Nurses

Subtitle 6D - Licensed Certified Midwives

Section 8-6D-01 - Definitions

Section 8-6D-02 - License Required to Practice Certified Midwifery -- Inapplicable to Certain Individuals

Section 8-6D-03 - Qualifications of License Applicant

Section 8-6D-04 - Requirements of Applicant

Section 8-6D-05 - Board to Set Reasonable Fees -- Collected Fees Paid to Comptroller -- Exclusive Use of Fees

Section 8-6D-06 - Licenses Issued to Qualified Applicants -- Board Requirements -- Criminal History Records Information Considered

Section 8-6D-07 - Active License to Practice Certified Midwifery

Section 8-6D-08 - Expiration of License -- Periodic Renewals -- Extensions -- Change of Name or Address by Licensee

Section 8-6D-09 - Surrender of License -- Terms and Conditions -- Final Order

Section 8-6D-10 - Potential Licensing Actions by Board -- Grounds for Suspension, Revocation, Reprimand or Probation -- Penalty -- Additional Sanctions -- Reinstatement

Section 8-6D-11 - Only Authorized Individuals to Represent Themselves as Such -- Advertising by Licensee -- Authorized Use of Designations

Section 8-6D-12 - Reporting by Licensee of Potential Violations -- Immunity for Reporting -- Knowledge of Substance Abuse Disorder by Licensee in Treatment

Section 8-6D-13 - Petition for Judicial Review of Board Decision -- No Appeal to Secretary -- Board Decision Not Stayed

Section 8-6D-14 - Authority of Board

Section 8-6D-15 - Citation of Subtitle