Vermont · Vermont Statutes — Title 13, Crimes and Criminal Procedure

Vt. Stat. (Crimes) § 3151: Female genital mutilation or cutting prohibited

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Vermont law prohibits performing female genital mutilation or cutting on minors, with exceptions for necessary medical procedures. Violations carry prison sentences up to 10 years.

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