California Business and Professions Code

§ 2746.52

BPC § 2746.52 Effective Jan 1, 2021Div. 2 · Ch. 6 · Art. 2.5

Statute text

(a)Notwithstanding Section 2746.5, the certificate to practice nurse-midwifery authorizes the holder to perform and repair episiotomies, and to repair first-degree and second-degree lacerations of the perineum.

(b)A certified nurse-midwife performing and repairing first-degree and second-degree lacerations of the perineum shall do both of the following:

(1)Ensure that all complications are referred to a physician and surgeon immediately.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 88, Sec. 6. (SB 1237) Effective January 1, 2021.