Title 58, Title 58: Occupations and Professions

58-77-304. Parents' rights. Nothing in this chapter abridges, limits, or changes in any way the right of parents to deliver their baby where, when, how, and with whom they choose, regardless of licensure under this chapter.

58-77-401. Grounds for denial of license -- Disciplinary proceedings. Grounds for refusing to issue a license to an applicant, for refusing to renew a license, for revoking, suspending, restricting, or placing on probation a license, for issuing a public or private reprimand, and…

58-77-501. Unlawful conduct. (1) In addition to the conduct that constitutes unlawful conduct under Subsection, it is unlawful conduct for an individual who is not licensed under this chapter to: 58-1-501(1) represent or hold out that the individual is a licensed direct-entry mid…

58-77-502. Unprofessional conduct. In addition to the definition in Subsection, "unprofessional conduct" includes: (1) failing to obtain informed consent as described in Subsection; 58-77-601(1) (2) disregarding a client's dignity or right to privacy as to her person, condition, …

58-77-503. Penalty for unlawful conduct. A person who violates the unlawful conduct provisions defined in this chapter is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

58-77-601. Standards of practice. (1) Prior to providing any services, a licensed direct-entry midwife must obtain an informed consent from a client. The consent must include: the name and license number of the direct-entry midwife; the client's name, address, telephone number, a…

58-77-602. Immunity and liability. (1) If a direct-entry midwife seeks to consult with, refer, or transfer a client to a licensed health care provider or facility, the responsibility of the provider or facility for the client does not begin until the client is physically within t…

58-77-603. Prohibited practices. A direct-entry midwife may not: (1) administer a prescription drug to a client in a manner that violates this chapter; (2) effect any type of surgical delivery except for the cutting of an emergency episiotomy; (3) administer any type of epidural,…