76-5-701. Female genital mutilation definition.
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Effective 9/1/2022
76-5-701. Female genital mutilation definition.
(1)As used in this part, "female genital mutilation" means any procedure that involves partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or any harmful procedure to the female genitalia, including:
(a)clitoridectomy;
(b)the partial or total removal of the clitoris or the prepuce;
(c)excision or the partial or total removal of the clitoris and the labia minora, with or without excision of the labia majora;
(d)infibulation or the narrowing of the vaginal orifice with the creation of a covering seal by cutting and appositioning the labia minora or the labia majora, with or without excision of the clitoris;
(e)pricking, piercing, incising, or scraping, and cauterizing the genital area; or
(f)any other actions intended to alter the structure or function of the female genitalia for non-medical reasons.
(2)Female genital mutilation is considered a form of child abuse for mandatory reporting under Section 80-2-602 .
Amended by Chapter 181 , 2022 General Session
Amended by Chapter 335 , 2022 General Session