Pursuant to Health Occupations Article, Title 8, Subtitle 6D, Annotated Code of Maryland, an individual may not:

1. A. Practice licensed certified midwifery unless licensed under this subtitle or otherwise permitted by law to engage in those activities;
2. B. Use the title “certified midwife” or the abbreviation “CM” unless licensed by the Board with the intent to represent that the individual practices licensed certified midwifery in the State;
3. C. Represent to the public by title, description of service, method, procedure, or otherwise that the individual is authorized to practice licensed certified midwifery in this State unless licensed under this subtitle; or
4. D. Advertise in a manner that is unreasonable, misleading, or fraudulent.

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§ 8-101, 8-205, 8-208, 8-508, 8-601, 8-6A-02, 8-6D-01 through 8-6D-15, 8-701, 8-708, and 8-710, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: February 22, 2026 (52:17 Md. R. 875)