South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 09C - Certified Professional Midwives
Section 36-9C-8 - Qualifications of board members--Initial appointments.

36-9C-8. Qualifications of board members--Initial appointments.
Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States, a resident of this state for a minimum of two years before appointment to the board, and shall file with the secretary of state an oath of office before beginning the member's term of office. However, until at least five certified professional midwives meet the residency requirement, the Governor may appoint certified professional midwives, who are licensed in this state, who reside in other jurisdictions to serve on the board. Initial appointments to the board may include certified professional midwives who are eligible for licensure under this chapter and who intend to apply for licensure in this state when it is available.

Source: SL 2017, ch 172, ยง8.

Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 36 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 09C - Certified Professional Midwives

Section 36-9C-1 - Definitions.

Section 36-9C-2 - License required to practice as certified professional midwife.

Section 36-9C-3 - Functions exempt from chapter.

Section 36-9C-4 - Qualifications for certified professional midwife.

Section 36-9C-5 - Practice controlled by Board of Certified Professional Midwives.

Section 36-9C-6 - Board of Certified Professional Midwives established.

Section 36-9C-7 - Members of board.

Section 36-9C-8 - Qualifications of board members--Initial appointments.

Section 36-9C-9 - Terms of office.

Section 36-9C-10 - Removal of member.

Section 36-9C-11 - Application for licensure--Issuance.

Section 36-9C-12 - Criminal background check.

Section 36-9C-13 - Practice in out-of-hospital setting.

Section 36-9C-14 - Actions excluded from practice of certified professional midwife.

Section 36-9C-15 - Duration of license--Renewal.

Section 36-9C-16 - Requirements for license renewal.

Section 36-9C-17 - Reinstatement of lapsed license.

Section 36-9C-18 - Inactive status.

Section 36-9C-19 - Fees.

Section 36-9C-20 - Midwife regulation fund.

Section 36-9C-21 - Initial minimum balance in midwife regulation account.

Section 36-9C-22 - Denial, revocation, or suspension for misconduct.

Section 36-9C-23 - Procedures for revocation or suspension.

Section 36-9C-24 - Examination of license holder or applicant by medical examiner.

Section 36-9C-25 - Appeal.

Section 36-9C-26 - Reissuance of revoked or suspended license.

Section 36-9C-27 - Prohibited conduct--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 36-9C-28 - Violation by single act.

Section 36-9C-29 - Injunction.

Section 36-9C-30 - Temporary injunction.

Section 36-9C-31 - Injunction as alternative to criminal proceedings.

Section 36-9C-32 - Promulgation of rules.

Section 36-9C-33 - Informed consent document.

Section 36-9C-34 - Limitation of liability.

Section 36-9C-35 - Newborn screenings.

Section 36-9C-36 - Consultation with physician or facility.

Section 36-9C-37 - Review of birth registration and reportable information--Report of neonatal or maternal mortality.