As used in this article the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Board” means the Medical Board of California.

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(b) “Licensed midwife” means an individual to whom a license to practice midwifery has been issued pursuant to this article.

(c) “Certified nurse-midwife” means a person to whom a certificate has been issued pursuant to Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 2746) of Chapter 6.

(d) “Accrediting organization” means an organization approved by the board.

(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 678, Sec. 24. Effective January 1, 2008.)