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Chapter 12
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§ 1374.
Information regarding female genital mutilation
(a)
Provision of information regarding female genital mutilation
The Immigration and Naturalization Service (in cooperation with the Department of State) shall make available for all aliens who are issued immigrant or nonimmigrant visas, prior to or at the time of entry into the United States, the following information:
(1)
Information on the severe harm to physical and psychological health caused by female genital mutilation which is compiled and presented in a manner which is limited to the practice itself and respectful to the cultural values of the societies in which such practice takes place.
(2)
Information concerning potential legal consequences in the United States for (A) performing female genital mutilation, or (B) allowing a child under his or her care to be subjected to female genital mutilation, under criminal or child protection statutes or as a form of child abuse.
(b)
Limitation
(c)
“Female genital mutilation” defined
(
Pub. L. 104–208, div. C, title VI, § 644
,
Sept. 30, 1996
,
110 Stat. 3009–708
.)
cite as:
8 USC 1374
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