37-27-102. Purpose. The legislature finds and declares that because the practice of direct-entry midwifery affects the lives of the people of this state and because some Montanans may exercise their right to give birth where and with whom they choose, it is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the common good by regulating and ensuring the qualified and professional practice of direct-entry midwifery.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 550, L. 1991.