{"data":{"id":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-440.981","jurisdiction":"us-wi","citation":"Wis. Stat. § 440.981","heading":"Use of title; penalty.","body":"(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.\n(2) Any person who violates sub. (1) may be fined not more than $250, imprisoned not more than 3 months, or both.","path":["Chs. 440-480, Regulation and Licensing","Chapter 440 Department Of Safety And Professional Services","SUBCHAPTER XIII LICENSED MIDWIVES"],"source_url":"https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/440.981","current_through":"2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247 (published 9-4-26)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T12:01:24Z","sha256":"5499ceaeef3b82b47c1fb263d7f1b729e61dd198f2cb0152d0516402011553af","source_id":"us-wi","stale":false,"prev":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-440.9805","next":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-440.982"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}