If a victim suffers a pecuniary loss as a result of a violation of IC 35-42-2-10 (female genital mutilation), the victim may bring a civil action against the person in violation of IC 35-42-2-10 , even if the person has not been prosecuted or convicted of the offense under IC 35-42-2-10 . In an action under this section, a victim may seek an award of the following:

1. (1) Actual damages caused by the violation if the victim has not been awarded damages under IC 35-42-2-10 .
2. (2) An amount not to exceed three (3) times the amount of actual damages of the victim suffering the loss.
3. (3) The costs of the action.
4. (4) A reasonable attorney's fee.

As added by P.L.51-2021, SEC.5.