§ 146.35 — Female genital mutilation prohibited.

Wisconsin § 146.35

• Jurisdiction: Wisconsin
• Ch. 146: Miscellaneous health provisions

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146.35
146.35(1) (1) In this section, “infibulate” means to clasp together with buckles or stitches.
146.35(2) (2) Except as provided in sub. (3) , no person may circumcise, excise or infibulate the labia majora, labia minora or clitoris of a female minor.
146.35(3) (3) Subsection (2) does not apply if the circumcision, excision or infibulation is performed by a physician, as defined in s. 448.01 (5) , and is necessary for the health of the female minor or is necessary to correct an anatomical abnormality.
146.35(4) (4) None of the following may be asserted as a defense to prosecution for a violation of sub. (2) :
146.35(4)(a) (a) Consent by the female minor or by a parent of the female minor to the circumcision, excision or infibulation.
146.35(4)(b) (b) The circumcision, excision or infibulation is required as a matter of custom or ritual.
146.35(5) (5) Whoever violates sub. (2) is guilty of a Class H felony.

Legislative History

146.35 History History: 1995 a. 365 ; 1997 a. 283 ; 2001 a. 109 .