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 […]
Effective 5/4/2022 76-5-702. Prohibition on female genital mutilation — Exceptions. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-5-701 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits female genital mutilation if the actor: (a) performs a procedure described in Section 76-5-701 on a female under 18 years old; (b) gives permission for or permits a procedure […]
Effective 9/1/2022 76-5-703. Community education program. (1) The director of the Department of Health shall develop a community education program regarding female genital mutilation. (2) The program shall include: (a) education, prevention, and outreach materials regarding the health risks and emotional trauma inflicted by the practice of female genital mutilation; (b) ways to develop and […]
Effective 5/4/2022 76-5-704. Civil cause of action. (1) An individual upon whom female genital mutilation was performed may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction for female genital mutilation any time within 10 years of: (a) the procedure being performed; or (b) the victim’s 18th birthday. (2) The court may award actual, […]
