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:
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| (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. |
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| (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
