# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 20. Miscellaneous Health Provisions

### Subtitle 6. Female Genital Mutilation

#### Section 20-602

(a) Except as provided in Sec. 20-603 of this subtitle, a person may not:

  (1) Knowingly perform, attempt to perform, or conspire to perform female genital mutilation on an individual who is under the age of 18 years; or

  (2) Transport an individual who is under the age of 18 years out of the State for the purpose of performing or facilitating the performance of female genital mutilation on the individual.

(b) Except as provided in Sec. 20-603 of this subtitle, a parent, guardian, or other individual is guilty of female genital mutilation if the individual:

  (1) Is legally responsible and charged with the care or custody of a child under the age of 18 years; and

  (2) Knowingly consents to the performance of female genital mutilation on the child.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)