# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 20. Miscellaneous Health Provisions

### Subtitle 6. Female Genital Mutilation

#### Section 20-604

(a) A person who violates the provisions of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

(b) If an individual who holds a license issued under the Health Occupations Article is convicted of, enters a plea of guilty or of nolo contendere for, or receives probation before judgment for a violation of this subtitle, the applicable health occupations board shall revoke the license of the individual.

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