(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 childs 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 childs 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 childs belief that the surgery is required as a matter of custom or ritual. Note: 163.207 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 163 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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