N.Y. Penal Law 260.22 – Facilitating female genital mutilation
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§ 260.22 Facilitating female genital mutilation.
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $1,000 |
A person is guilty of facilitating female genital mutilation when, knowing that a person intends to engage in the circumcising, excising or infibulating of the whole or any part of the labia majora or labia minora or clitoris of a person under eighteen years of age, and except as provided in subdivision two of section 130.85 of this chapter, he or she intentionally aids the commission or attempted commission of such conduct.
Facilitating female genital mutilation is a class A misdemeanor.