Georgia Code, Title 31, Chapter 26 - Practice of Midwifery

• § 31-26-1 - Definitions
  As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Midwife" means any person not licensed under the laws of this state to practice obstetrics who...
• § 31-26-2 - Requirement of Certificate; Application; Educational Requirements; Issuance, Suspension, and Revocation
  (a) No person shall practice midwifery without first receiving from the Department of Public Health a certificate of authority as provided in this Code...
• § 31-26-3 - Rules and Regulations
  The department shall have the authority and power to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may appear necessary and proper to carry...
• § 31-26-4 - Conduct Prohibited of Certificate Holders
  A certificate issued under this chapter shall not confer upon any person the right to practice medicine; to prescribe or administer drugs; to undertake...
• § 31-26-5 - Attendance At Other Than Normal Childbirth; Prohibited Procedures; Conduct in Event of Complications
  It shall be unlawful for any person holding a certificate as a midwife to attend any cases other than those of normal childbirth or...
• § 31-26-6 - Enforcement
  The department and county boards of health and their duly authorized agents are authorized and empowered to enforce compliance with this chapter and rules...
• § 31-26-7 - Injunctive Relief of Violations
  Any violation of this chapter or any rules and regulations adopted and promulgated under this chapter is declared to be a public nuisance subject...

Last modified: October 14, 2016