440.981 Use of title; penalty. (1) No person may use the title “licensed midwife,” describe or imply that he or she is a licensed midwife, or represent himself or herself as a licensed midwife unless the person is granted a license under this subchapter or is licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse and possesses a certified nurse-midwife specialty designation under s. 441.09. NOTE: Sub. (1) is shown as amended eff. 9-1-26 by 2025 Wis. Act 17. Prior to 9-1-26 it reads: (1) No person may use the title “licensed midwife,” describe or imply that he or she is a licensed midwife, or represent himself or herself as a licensed midwife unless the person is granted a license under this subchapter or is licensed as a nurse-midwife under s. 441.15.
(2) Any person who violates sub. (1) may be fined not more than $250, imprisoned not more than 3 months, or both. History: 2005 a. 292; 2025 a. 17.