Arkansas Code Title 5. Criminal Offenses § 5-14-136. Unlawful female genital mutilation of a minor

(1) A clitoridectomy;

(2) The partial or total removal of the clitoris or the prepuce;

(3) The excision or the partial or total removal of the clitoris and the labia minora, with or without excision of the labia majora;

(4) The infibulation or the narrowing of the vaginal orifice with the creation of a covering seal by cutting and appositioning the labia minora or the labia majora, with or without excision of the clitoris;

(5) Pricking, piercing, incising, scraping, or cauterizing the genital area; or

(6) Any other action to purposely alter the structure or function of the female genitalia for a nonmedical reason.

(1) Knowingly performs female genital mutilation on a minor;

(2) Is a parent or guardian or has immediate custody or control of a minor and knowingly consents to, permits, or facilitates female genital mutilation of the minor; or

(3) Knowingly removes or causes, permits, or facilitates the removal of a minor from this state for the purpose of facilitating the female genital mutilation of the minor.

(1) The unlawful conduct is required as a matter of religion, custom, ritual, or standard practice; or

(2) The minor's parent or guardian consented to the female genital mutilation.

(1) Was necessary to preserve or protect the physical health of the minor upon whom the surgical or other lawful medical procedure was performed; or

(2) Was part of a sex reassignment procedure as requested by the minor who was the patient in the sex reassignment procedure.