Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-214 — Parent or guardian knowing a minor is in possession of a dangerous weapon.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 2: General Weapons Violations, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-214
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
(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: (2)(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; (2)(b) the minor is the actor's biological or adopted child or the actor is the legal guardian of the minor; and (2)(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.
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Is parent or guardian knowing a minor is in possession of a dangerous weapon a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Parent or guardian knowing a minor is in possession of a dangerous weapon is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-214.
Which Utah statute covers parent or guardian knowing a minor is in possession of a dangerous weapon?
Parent or guardian knowing a minor is in possession of a dangerous weapon is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-214 (Parent or guardian knowing a minor is in possession of a dangerous weapon).
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