Female genital mutilation definition.

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  • (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 62A-4a-403.




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