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§ 20-601. Female genital mutilation prohibited

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--General

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 20. Miscellaneous Health Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Female Genital Mutilation (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Health - General, § 20-601
§ 20-601. Female genital mutilation prohibited
Currentness
In general
(a) Except as provided in § 20-602 of this subtitle, a person who knowingly circumcises, excises, or infibulates the whole or any part of the labia majora or labia minora or clitoris of an individual who is under the age of 18 years is guilty of female genital mutilation.
Guilt of responsible individuals
(b) Except as provided in § 20-602 of this subtitle, a parent, guardian, or other individual is guilty of female genital mutilation if the individual:
(1) Is legally responsible and charged with the care or custody of a child under the age of 18 years; and
(2) Knowingly consents to the circumcision, excision, or infibulation of the whole or any part of the labia majora or labia minora or clitoris of the child.

Credits

Added by Acts 1998, c. 128, § 1, eff. April 28, 1998.
MD Code, Health - General, § 20-601, MD HEALTH GEN § 20-601
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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