§ 148G.19 — Exemptions
Plain-Language Summary
This section lists activities and persons who are exempt from chapter 148G's licensure requirements. Exemptions include providing midwifery assistance in an emergency, federal employees practicing in their official capacity, other licensed health care professionals acting within their own scope of practice, and traditional indigenous midwifery practices.
148G.19 EXEMPTIONS.
The provisions of this chapter do not prohibit:
(1) the furnishing of certified midwifery assistance in an emergency;
(2) the practice of certified midwifery by any legally qualified certified midwife of another state who is employed by the United States government or any bureau, division, or agency thereof while in the discharge of official duties;
(3) the practice of any profession or occupation licensed by Minnesota, other than certified midwifery, by any person licensed to practice the profession or occupation, or the performance by a person of any acts properly coming within the scope of the profession, occupation, or license;
(4) the practice of traditional midwifery as specified under section 147D.03;
(5) certified midwifery practice by a student practicing under the supervision of an instructor while the student is enrolled in an approved certified midwifery education program; or
(6) certified midwifery practice by a certified midwife licensed in another state, territory, or jurisdiction who is in Minnesota temporarily:
(i) providing continuing or in-service education;
(ii) serving as a guest lecturer;
(iii) presenting at a conference; or
(iv) teaching didactic content via distance education to a student located in Minnesota who is enrolled in a formal, structured course of study, such as a course leading to a higher degree in midwifery.
History:
History: History:
1Sp2025 c 3 art 3 s 102