South Carolina § 16-3-2220 - Female mutilation; penalty.
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§ 16-3-2220. Female mutilation; penalty.
(A) It is unlawful for a person to:
(1) knowingly mutilate or attempt to mutilate a female who is under eighteen years of age or who is unable to consent;
(2) knowingly facilitate the mutilation of a female who is under eighteen years of age or who is unable to consent; or
(3) knowingly transport or facilitate the transportation of a female who is under eighteen years of age or who is unable to consent from this State for the purpose of mutilation.
(B) Any person who violates the provisions of this article is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than twenty thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than twenty years, or both.
(C) Section 63-5-330 does not apply to this chapter.
HISTORY: 2019 Act No. 71 (H.3973), SECTION 1, eff May 16, 2019.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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