ORS 163.207
Female genital mutilation
(1)
A person commits the crime of female genital mutilation if the person:(a)
Knowingly circumcises, excises or infibulates the whole or any part of the labia majora, labia minora or clitoris of a child; or(b)
Is the parent, guardian or other person legally responsible for the care or custody of a child and knowingly allows the circumcision, excision or infibulation of the whole or any part of the child’s labia majora, labia minora or clitoris.(2)
Female genital mutilation is a Class B felony.(3)
Intentionally left blank —Ed.(a)
A person who circumcises, excises or infibulates the whole or any part of a child’s labia majora, labia minora or clitoris does not violate subsection (1) of this section if:(A)
The person is a physician, licensed to practice in this state; and(B)
The surgery is medically necessary for the physical well-being of the child.(b)
In determining medical necessity for purposes of paragraph (a)(B) of this subsection, a person may not consider the effect on the child of the child’s belief that the surgery is required as a matter of custom or ritual. [1999 c.737 §1]
Source:
Section 163.207 — Female genital mutilation, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors163.html.
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