# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 20. Miscellaneous Health Provisions

### Subtitle 6. Female Genital Mutilation

#### Section 20-607

The Department, in collaboration with community-based organizations, shall:

(1) Develop and publish culturally and linguistically appropriate educational materials on female genital mutilation, including:

  (i) The signs that an individual has been subjected to female genital mutilation;

  (ii) The physical and mental health risks caused by female genital mutilation; and

  (iii) The criminal penalties for a violation of this subtitle; and

(2) Distribute the educational materials described under item (1) of this section to:

  (i) Health care providers;

  (ii) Law enforcement agencies;

  (iii) Schools;

  (iv) The public; and

  (v) Any other professional or community-based organizations that may work or interact with individuals who are at risk of female genital mutilation.

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