Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 333. Health § 333.17116

Sec. 17116. (1) If the department receives a completed application and an application fee and temporary license fee described in section 16326,  1 the board shall grant a nonrenewable temporary license under this part to an individual who holds a credential of certified professional midwife from a midwifery education program that does not meet the requirements of section 17115(1)(a). 2 An individual who holds a temporary license under this section must hold a midwifery bridge certificate awarded by the North American Registry of Midwives, or an equivalent credential approved by the board, to qualify for a license when his or her temporary license expires.

(2) The term of a temporary license under this section is 24 months.

(3) An applicant who is granted a temporary license under this section is subject to all other requirements of this part and rules promulgated under this part, and the department may automatically void the temporary license if the applicant fails to comply with those requirements.

(4) An individual who paid an application fee under section 16326 in connection with an application for a temporary license under this section is not required to pay an application fee in connection with an application for an initial license under this part if the department receives the application within 60 days after the expiration of the temporary license.