# Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-109: Title - Term of initial certificate - Renewal - Denial of applications - Third party payment

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-109
- **Heading:** Title - Term of initial certificate - Renewal - Denial of applications - Third party payment
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 29 / Section 63-29-109

## Text

(a) A midwife who is certified under the standard found in § 63-29-108 may use the initials "CPM-TN." (b) An initial certificate is available for no more than a two-year period. (c) The certificate is renewable pursuant to the division of health related boards' biennial birthdates renewal system. (d) Renewal is available to the CPM who maintains current certification from NARM by complying with the continuing education requirement applicable to the CPM. (e) Renewal is available to the CPM-TN whose certification from NARM remains in good standing and who has current CPR certification. (f) The board may deny an application for certification only if the applicant is not in compliance with the standards in this chapter. (g) A CPM-TN may receive third party payment from private agencies that provide coverage for maternity and obstetrical care. No managed care organization or insurance company shall require a patient to be served by a CPM-TN instead of a medical doctor or a nurse practitioner. Acts 2000, ch. 576, § 10; 2006, ch. 568, § 4.
(a) A midwife who is certified under the standard found in § 63-29-108 may use the initials "CPM-TN."
(b) An initial certificate is available for no more than a two-year period.
(c) The certificate is renewable pursuant to the division of health related boards' biennial birthdates renewal system.
(d) Renewal is available to the CPM who maintains current certification from NARM by complying with the continuing education requirement applicable to the CPM.
(e) Renewal is available to the CPM-TN whose certification from NARM remains in good standing and who has current CPR certification.
(f) The board may deny an application for certification only if the applicant is not in compliance with the standards in this chapter.
(g) A CPM-TN may receive third party payment from private agencies that provide coverage for maternity and obstetrical care. No managed care organization or insurance company shall require a patient to be served by a CPM-TN instead of a medical doctor or a nurse practitioner.
Acts 2000, ch. 576, § 10; 2006, ch. 568, § 4.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-101 Findings of general assembly](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-102 Chapter definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-103 Council established](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-104 Members - Terms of office](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-105 Removal of council member for absenteeism](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-106 Election of chair and vice chair - Quorum - Meetings - Notice - Records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-107 Responsibilities of council](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-108 Certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-109 Title - Term of initial certificate - Renewal - Denial of applications - Third party payment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-109.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-110 Status](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-110.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-111 Reapplication after expiration of certificate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-112 Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-113 Display of certificate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-113.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-114 Revocation or suspension of license - Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T63_C29_S63-29-114.md)

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