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Idaho Statutes
Idaho Statutes are updated to the website July 1 following the legislative session.
PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES
CHAPTER 55
MIDWIFERY
54-5507. exemptions. This chapter shall not apply to any of the following:
(1) Certified nurse midwives licensed by the board, unless a certified nurse midwife chooses to become a licensed midwife. Certified nurse midwives who are licensed midwives shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 14, title 54, Idaho Code, as well as the provisions of this chapter;
(2) Student midwives in training under the direct supervision of licensed midwives as required by NARM;
(3) A person, in good faith, engaged in the practice of the religious tenets of any church or religious act where no fee is contemplated, charged, or received, whose license to practice midwifery has not been revoked, and who has not plead guilty to or been found guilty of a felony for a violation of the provisions of section 54-5505, Idaho Code;
(4) A person administering a remedy, diagnostic procedure, or advice as specifically directed by a physician;
(5) A person rendering aid in an emergency where no fee for the service is contemplated, charged, or received;
(6) A person administering care to a member of such person’s family; or
(7) The practice of a profession by individuals who are licensed, certified, or registered pursuant to other laws of this state and are performing services within the authorized scope of practice.
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