Female genital mutilation

18 U.S. Code § 116. Female genital mutilation

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), whoever, in any circumstance described in subsection (d), knowingly—
(1)
performs, attempts to perform, or conspires to perform female genital mutilation on another person who has not attained the age of 18 years;
(2)
being the parent, guardian, or caretaker of a person who has not attained the age of 18 years facilitates or consents to the female genital mutilation of such person; or
(3)
transports a person who has not attained the age of 18 years for the purpose of the performance of female genital mutilation on such person,
shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both.
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