Utah Statutes
§ 76-5-701 — Female genital mutilation definition.
Utah·Title 76 Utah Criminal Code·Ch. 76-5 Offenses Against the Individual·Part 76-5-7 Genital Mutilation
(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:
(1)(a) clitoridectomy;
(1)(b) the partial or total removal of the clitoris or the prepuce;
(1)(c) excision or the partial or total removal of the clitoris and the labia minora, with or without excision of the labia majora;
(1)(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;
(1)(e) pricking, piercing, incising, or scraping, and cauterizing the genital area; or
(1)(f) any other actions intended to alter the structure or function of the
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Legislative History
Amended by Chapter 181, 2022 General Session; Amended by Chapter 335, 2022 General Session
Nearby Sections
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§ 76-1-101
Short title.§ 76-1-101.5
Definitions.§ 76-1-101.6
Application of definitions to title.§ 76-1-102
Effective date.§ 76-1-104
Purposes and principles of construction.§ 76-1-105
Common law crimes abolished.§ 76-1-106
Strict construction rule not applicable.§ 76-1-108
Severability clause.§ 76-1-201
Jurisdiction of offenses.§ 76-1-202
Venue of actions.