Except as provided in § 20–603 of this subtitle, a person may not: Knowingly perform, attempt to perform, or conspire to perform female genital mutilation on an individual who is under the age of 18 years; or 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. Except as provided in § 20–603 of this subtitle, a parent, guardian, or other individual is guilty of female genital mutilation if the individual: Is legally responsible and charged with the care or custody of a child under the age of 18 years; and Knowingly consents to the performance of female genital mutilation on the child.