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Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-101 Findings of general assembly
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The general assembly recognizes the need for a person to have the freedom to choose the manner, cost, and setting for giving birth. The general assembly finds that access to prenatal care and delivery services is limited by the inadequate number of providers of such services and …
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-102 Chapter definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:(1) “Antepartal” means occurring during pregnancy;(2) “Board” means the board of osteopathic examiners of the department of health to which the council of certified professional midwifery reports;(3) “Certified pr…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-103 Council established
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(a) There is hereby established a council of certified professional midwifery, which shall serve as a subcommittee of and report to the board. (b) The council members shall be appointed by the commissioner of health. The council shall consist of six (6) members. (c) Members shall…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-104 Members — Terms of office
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The terms of office of the members of the council shall be staggered four-year terms. In making the initial appointments, the commissioner shall appoint four (4) members to four-year terms, three (3) members to three-year terms and two (2) members to two-year terms. All subsequen…