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O.C.G.A. § 31-26-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Midwife’’ means any person not licensed under the laws of this state to practice obstetrics who is regularly engaged in attending women in childbirth or who holds himself or herself out as such, whether or not for consideration. (2) ‘‘Norm…
O.C.G.A. § 31-26-2 Requirement of certificate; application; educational requirements; issuance, suspension, and revocation
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(a) No person shall practice midwifery without first receiving from the Department of Public Health a certificate of authority as provided in this Code section and registering his or her name, address, and occupation with the county board of health and the local registrar, as def…
O.C.G.A. § 31-26-3 Rules and regulations
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The department shall have the authority and power to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may appear necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including, but not limited to, minimum educational and physical requirements for midwives and procedu…
O.C.G.A. § 31-26-4 Conduct prohibited of certificate holders
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A certificate issued under this chapter shall not confer upon any person the right to practice medicine; to prescribe or administer drugs; to undertake charge of abnormal cases of confinement or of any disease in connection with confinement; or to assume any name, title, or desig…