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Oregon · Through 2025 Edition

ORS 163.207: Female genital mutilation.

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  1. 04 - Criminal Procedure, Crimes
  2. 16. Crimes and Punishments
  3. Chapter 163 — Offenses Against Persons

(1) A person commits the crime of female genital mutilation if the person:

      (a) Knowingly circumcises, excises or infibulates the whole or any part of the labia majora, labia minora or clitoris of a child; or

      (b) Is the parent, guardian or other person legally responsible for the care or custody of a child and knowingly allows the circumcision, excision or infibulation of the whole or any part of the child’s labia majora, labia minora or clitoris.

      (2) Female genital mutilation is a Class B felony.

      (3)(a) A person who circumcises, excises or infibulates the whole or any part of a child’s labia majora, labia minora or clitoris does not violate subsection (1) of this section if:

      (A) The person is a physician, licensed to practice in this state; and

      (B) The surgery is medically necessary for the physical well-being of the child.

      (b) In determining medical necessity for purposes of paragraph (a)(B) of this subsection, a person may not consider the effect on the child of the child’s belief that the surgery is required as a matter of custom or ritual.

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