Utah Code § 58-77-603

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session

Section 58-77-603 - Prohibited practices

A direct-entry midwife may not:

(1) administer a prescription drug to a client in a manner that violates this chapter;

(2) effect any type of surgical delivery except for the cutting of an emergency episiotomy;

(3) administer any type of epidural, spinal, or caudal anesthetic, or any type of narcotic analgesia;

(4) use forceps or a vacuum extractor;

(5) manually remove the placenta, except in an emergency that presents an immediate threat to the life of the client; or

(6) perform or induce an abortion in violation of the requirements of Section 76-7-302 or Section 76-7a-201, regardless of whether the direct-entry midwife is found guilty of a crime in connection with the violation.

Utah Code § 58-77-603

Amended by Chapter 301, 2023 General Session ,§ 14, eff. 5/3/2023.

Enacted by Chapter 299, 2005 General Session.