Montana Code 37-27-212. Title restricted — enjoining unlawful practice
37-27-212. Title restricted — enjoining unlawful practice. (1) A direct-entry midwife licensed under this chapter may use the term “licensed midwife” or “direct-entry midwife” as a title.
Terms Used In Montana Code 37-27-212
- Board: means the alternative health care board established in 2-15-1730. See Montana Code 37-27-103
- Direct-entry midwife: means a person who advises, attends, or assists a woman during pregnancy, labor, natural childbirth, or the postpartum period. See Montana Code 37-27-103
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(2)Only a direct-entry midwife licensed under this chapter may use the title “licensed midwife” or “direct-entry midwife”.
(3)The terms and titles in subsections (1) and (2) identify direct-entry midwives and are restricted to describing and identifying licensed practitioners and their practice. A person who uses these terms and titles to represent the person or the person’s practice to the public without being licensed pursuant to this chapter is in violation of this chapter.
(4)A violation of this chapter may be enjoined by the district court on petition by the board.