South Dakota · South Dakota Codified Laws — Title 22, Crimes
SDCL Title 22 § 22-18-37: Female genital mutilation--Felony
What this law says, in plain English
It is a Class 4 felony to perform female genital mutilation on a minor, to consent to or permit such acts as a parent or guardian, or to transport a minor out of state for this purpose.
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