A midwife who replaces one of her colleagues for a period of more than three months must not, for a period of two years, set up in a practice where she may enter into direct competition with the midwife whom she has replaced and, possibly, with midwives practising in association with her, unless there is an agreement between the parties concerned, which must be notified to the departmental council. Where no such agreement can be reached, the matter may be referred to the Departmental Council.
The midwife being replaced must not perform any acts reserved to her profession and giving rise to remuneration for the duration of the replacement.