1. (1) Penalties and sanctions. If the ASBM finds a person has violated Act 2017-383 and/or rules adopted under the Act 2017-383 or any other law or rule relating to the practice of midwifery in Alabama, it shall enter an order imposing one or more of the following:

   1. (a) denial of the person's application for licensure; issuance of a written warning or reprimand;
   2. (b) limitation or restriction of the LM's practice for a specified time;
   3. (c) suspension of the LM's license for a specified time;
   4. (d) revocation of the LM's license;
   5. (e) required participation by the LM in counseling and treatment for psychological impairment, or intemperate use of alcohol or drugs;
   6. (f) required participation by the LM in one or more education or continuing education programs;
   7. (g) required practice by the LM under the direction of a preceptor for a specified period;
   8. (h) probation of any penalty imposed;
   9. (i) acceptance of the voluntary surrender of a LM's license, but without reissuance of license unless the ASBM determines the midwife is competent to resume practice;
   10. (j) imposition of conditions for reinstatement that the midwife must satisfy before the Midwifery Board reissues a license following suspension, revocation, or voluntary surrender;
   11. (k) The board may refer a complaint to the proper authorities;
   12. (l) assessment of an administrative penalty against the Licensed Midwife not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.
2. (2) Failure to cooperate. Failure to provide all records requested by the ASBM in the course of a complaint investigation, without good cause shown, shall constitute grounds for additional disciplinary action.
3. (3) Failure to comply. Failure to comply with an ASBM order shall constitute grounds for additional disciplinary action.
4. (4) Failure to comply with any other requirements that are necessary to protect the public shall constitute grounds for additional disciplinary action.

Author: Alabama State Board of Midwifery

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-19-15, et seq.

Editor’s Note: Rule .07 was repealed and .08 was renumbered .07 per certification published January 31, 2020; effective March 16, 2020. See history below:

History: New Rule: Filed September 24, 2018; effective November 9, 2018. Amended: Published January 31, 2021; effective March 16, 2020.