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Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-760: Female genital mutilation

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A. Female genital mutilation shall be unlawful in the State of

Oklahoma. Whoever knowingly circumcises, excises, or infibulates,

in whole or in part, the labia majora, labia minora, or clitoris of

another shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a Class A2 felony

offense punishable by incarceration in the custody of the Department

of Corrections for a term of not less than three (3) years nor more

than life and a fine of not more than Twenty Thousand Dollars

($20,000.00). Consent to the procedure by a minor on whom it is

performed or by the parent or parents of the minor is not a defense

to a violation of this subsection.

B. A surgical procedure is not a violation of subsection A of

this section if the procedure:

1. Is necessary as a recognized treatment for a known disease

or for purposes of cosmetic surgery to repair a defect or injury for

the person on whom it is performed and is performed by:

a. a licensed physician, or

b. a physician in training under the supervision of a

licensed physician; or

2. Is necessary in the assistance of childbirth or for medical

purposes connected with that labor or birth and is performed by:

a. a licensed physician,

b. a physician in training under the supervision of a

licensed physician, or

c. a certified nurse-midwife.

C. Any physician, physician in training, certified nurse-

midwife or any other medical professional who performs or

participates in a female genital mutilation procedure shall, in

addition to the penalties in subsection A of this section, have the

professional license or certification of the person permanently

revoked.

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