Wisconsin § 440.981 Use of title; penalty.

Wisconsin Statutes

§ 440.981 — Use of title; penalty.

Wisconsin § 440.981

Ch. 440Department of safety and professional services

Subch.subch. XIII of ch. 440 SUBCHAPTER XIII

LICENSED MIDWIVES

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Wis. Stat. § 440.981 (2026).

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440.981 440.981(1) (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: Effective date note NOTE: Sub.

(1)is shown as amended eff. 9-1-26 by 2025 Wis. Act 17 . Prior to 9-1-26 it reads:] 440.981(2) (2) Any person who violates sub.

(1)may be fined not more than $250, imprisoned not more than 3 months, or both.

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440.981
440.981(1) (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: Effective date note NOTE: Sub. (1) is shown as amended eff. 9-1-26 by 2025 Wis. Act 17 . Prior to 9-1-26 it reads:]
440.981(2) (2) Any person who violates sub. (1) may be fined not more than $250, imprisoned not more than 3 months, or both.