1. A. These regulations apply to public, for profit and non-profit freestanding birth centers providing the services specified in these regulations. Any freestanding birth center providing services specified in these regulations must be licensed under these regulations prior to obtaining federal certification.

2. B. These regulations do not apply to:

   1. (1) hospitals that provide labor and delivery services under their hospital license;
3. (2) births performed in a private residence by licensed midwives or certified nurse midwives acting within the scope of their license; and
4. (3) offices and treatment rooms of a licensed private practitioners.

[8.370.17.2 NMAC - N, 7/1/2024]