                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

CIVIL ACTION FOR FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (§ 8.01-42.5)

A. Any person injured by an individual who engaged in conduct that is prohibited
under &#xA7; 18.2-51.7, whether or not the individual has been charged with or
convicted of the alleged violation, may sue therefor and recover compensatory
damages, punitive damages, and reasonable attorney fees and costs.

B. No action shall be commenced under this section more than 10 years after the
later of (i) the date of the last act in violation of &#xA7; 18.2-51.7 or (ii)
the date on which such person attained 18 years of age.

HISTORY: 2017, c. 667.