Exemptions

HRS §457J-6, under Midwives.

HRS §457J-6

§457J-6 Exemptions. (a) This chapter shall not apply to a person who is:

(b) It shall not be a violation of this chapter for a person invited by a patient to be present at a birth occurring at a location other than a birth facility; provided that the person shall not use the title "midwife", "licensed midwife", or engage in the practice of midwifery, unless otherwise licensed under this chapter.

(c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as establishing any criminal penalty. [L 2019, c 32, pt of §2; am L 2025, c 28, §8]