Oklahoma § 21-760 - Female genital mutilation
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-760 — Female genital mutilation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-760. Female genital mutilation
A. Female genital mutilation shall be unlawful in the State of
Oklahoma. Whoever knowingly circumcises, excises, or infibulates,
in whole or in part, the labia majora, labia minora, or clitoris of
another shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a Class A2 felony
offense punishable by incarceration in the custody of the Department
of Corrections for a term of not less than three (3) years nor more
than life and a fine of not more than Twenty Thousand Dollars
($20,000.00). Consent to the procedure by a minor on whom it is
performed or by the parent or parents of the minor is not a defense
to a violation of this subsection.
B. A surgical procedure is not a violation of subsection A of
this section if the procedure:
1. Is necessary as a recognized treatment for a known disease
or for purposes of cosmetic surgery to repair a defect or injury for
the person on whom it is performed and is performed by:
a.
a licensed physician, or
b.
a physician in training under the supervision of a
licensed physician; or
2. Is necessary in the assistance of childbirth or for medical
purposes connected with that labor or birth and is performed by:
a.
a licensed physician,
b.
a physician in training under the supervision of a
licensed physician, or
c.
a certified nurse-midwife.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments
C. Any physician, physician in training, certified nursemidwife or any other medical professional who performs or
participates in a female genital mutilation procedure shall, in
addition to the penalties in subsection A of this section, have the
professional license or certification of the person permanently
revoked.
Added by Laws 2009, c. 406, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2009. Amended by Laws
2025, c. 486, § 21, eff. Jan. 1, 2026.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-760
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-760 cover?
Section 21-760 ("Female genital mutilation") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 21-760?
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