# Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-114: Revocation or suspension of license - Appeals

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-29-114
- **Heading:** Revocation or suspension of license - Appeals
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 63 / Chapter 29 / Section 63-29-114

## Text

(a) (1) A CPM-TN's license may be revoked or suspended for any of the grounds set forth in subdivision (a)(2), or for failing to follow the standards set forth in this section. Such action may occur only after investigations by the department. Any action on the certification shall be made by the council, subject to approval by the board. (2) The board has the power to deny, revoke or suspend any certificate or to otherwise discipline a certificate holder upon proof that the person: (A) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a certificate to practice midwifery; (B) Is guilty of a crime; (C) Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; (D) Is addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with midwifery duties; (E) Is mentally incompetent; (F) Is guilty of unprofessional conduct; or (G) Has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted in or abetted the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto. (b) Any contested case hearing held pursuant to this section shall be conducted in compliance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Acts 2000, ch. 576, § 15; 2006, ch. 568, § 5.
(a) (1) A CPM-TN's license may be revoked or suspended for any of the grounds set forth in subdivision (a)(2), or for failing to follow the standards set forth in this section. Such action may occur only after investigations by the department. Any action on the certification shall be made by the council, subject to approval by the board. (2) The board has the power to deny, revoke or suspend any certificate or to otherwise discipline a certificate holder upon proof that the person: (A) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a certificate to practice midwifery; (B) Is guilty of a crime; (C) Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; (D) Is addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with midwifery duties; (E) Is mentally incompetent; (F) Is guilty of unprofessional conduct; or (G) Has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted in or abetted the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto.
(1) A CPM-TN's license may be revoked or suspended for any of the grounds set forth in subdivision (a)(2), or for failing to follow the standards set forth in this section. Such action may occur only after investigations by the department. Any action on the certification shall be made by the council, subject to approval by the board.
(2) The board has the power to deny, revoke or suspend any certificate or to otherwise discipline a certificate holder upon proof that the person: (A) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a certificate to practice midwifery; (B) Is guilty of a crime; (C) Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause; (D) Is addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with midwifery duties; (E) Is mentally incompetent; (F) Is guilty of unprofessional conduct; or (G) Has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted in or abetted the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto
s or other cause; (D) Is addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with midwifery duties; (E) Is mentally incompetent; (F) Is guilty of unprofessional conduct; or (G) Has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted in or abetted the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto.
(A) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a certificate to practice midwifery;
(B) Is guilty of a crime;
(C) Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other cause;
(D) Is addicted to alcohol or drugs to the degree of interfering with midwifery duties;
(E) Is mentally incompetent;
(F) Is guilty of unprofessional conduct; or
(G) Has violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisted in or abetted the violation of, or conspired to violate, any provision of this chapter or any lawful order of the board issued pursuant thereto.
(b) Any contested case hearing held pursuant to this section shall be conducted in compliance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Acts 2000, ch. 576, § 15; 2006, ch. 568, § 5.

## 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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