Utah § 76-11-214 - Parent or guardian knowing a minor is in possession of a dangerous weapon.

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§ 76-11-214. Parent or guardian knowing a minor is in possession of a dangerous weapon.

Effective 5/7/2025
76-11-214.  Parent or guardian knowing a minor is in possession of a dangerous weapon.
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-11-101, and 76-11-201 apply to this section.
(2)An actor is guilty of parent or guardian knowing a minor is in possession of a dangerous weapon if:
(a)the actor knows a minor is in possession of a dangerous weapon in violation of Section 76-11-211, Possession of a dangerous weapon by a minor;
(b)the minor is the actor's biological or adopted child or the actor is the legal guardian of the minor; and
(c)the actor fails to make reasonable efforts to remove the dangerous weapon from the minor's possession.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.


Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 208, 2025 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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