§ 90‑178.5.  Qualifications for approval; independent practice.
(a)	In order to be approved by the joint subcommittee under this Article, a person shall comply with each of the following:
(1)	Complete an application on a form furnished by the joint subcommittee.
(2)	Submit evidence of certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board or its successor.
(3)	Submit evidence of a collaborative provider agreement as required by G.S. 90‑178.3(b1).
(4)	Pay the fee for application and approval.
(b)	Upon submitting to the joint subcommittee evidence of completing 24 months and 4,000 hours of practice as a Certified Nurse Midwife pursuant to a collaborative provider agreement, a Certified Nurse Midwife is authorized to practice midwifery independently in accordance with this Article.  (1983, c. 897, s. 1; 2023‑14, s. 4.3(f).)