Section 146.35. Female genital mutilation prohibited.

 

(1)  In this section, “infibulate" means to clasp together with buckles or stitches.

(2)  Except as provided in sub. (3) , no person may circumcise, excise or infibulate the labia majora, labia minora or clitoris of a female minor.

(3)   Subsection (2) does not apply if the circumcision, excision or infibulation is performed by a physician, as defined in s. 448.01 (5) , and is necessary for the health of the female minor or is necessary to correct an anatomical abnormality.

(4)  None of the following may be asserted as a defense to prosecution for a violation of sub. (2) :

(a) Consent by the female minor or by a parent of the female minor to the circumcision, excision or infibulation.

(b) The circumcision, excision or infibulation is required as a matter of custom or ritual.

(5)  Whoever violates sub. (2) is guilty of a Class H felony.

1995 a. 365 ; 1997 a. 283 ; 2001 a. 109 .