CA Bus & Prof Code Section 2506

As used in this article the following definitions shall apply:

(a)

“Board” means the Medical Board of California.

(b)

“Licensed midwife” means an individual to whom a license to practice midwifery has been issued pursuant to this article.

(c)

“Certified nurse-midwife” means a person to whom a certificate has been issued pursuant to Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 2746) of Chapter 6.

(d)

“Accrediting organization” means an organization approved by the board.