Female genital mutilation.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 , a person who knowingly circumcises, excises, or infibulates, in whole or in part, the labia majora, labia minora, or clitoris of a minor commits a class “D” felony. 2. A surgical procedure is not a violation of subsection 1 if the procedure is performed by a medical professional who holds a current license in this state necessary to perform the surgical procedure under any of the following circumstances: a. When necessary to protect the health of the minor on whom the procedure is performed. b. When performed on a minor who is in labor or who has just given birth and is performed for medical purposes connected with that labor or birth. 3. In determining whether a surgical procedure performed pursuant to subsection 2 , paragraph “a” , is a violation of subsection 1 , consideration shall not be given to any belief the minor or any other person holds that the surgical procedure is required based on custom or ritual. 4. A person who knowingly transports a minor within or outside of this state for the purpose of performing a procedure that would be a violation of subsection 1 if the procedure occurred in this state, commits a class “D” felony. 2019 Acts, ch 47, §1