Subdivision 1.Protected titles.

No person may use the title “licensed traditional midwife,” or “licensed midwife,” or use, in connection with the person’s name, the letters “LTM,” “LM,” or any other titles, words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the person is licensed or eligible for licensure by the state as a licensed traditional midwife unless the person has been licensed as a licensed traditional midwife according to this chapter.

Subd. 2.Prohibited from practicing.

Attorney's Note

Under the Minnesota Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Misdemeanorup to 90 daysup to $1,000
For details, see § 609.02

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 147D.15

  • Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
  • state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44

A person whose license under this chapter has been revoked by the board is prohibited from practicing traditional midwifery.

Subd. 3.Penalty.

A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.