(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”.