Section 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