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

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 76 Criminal Offenses
  2. Chapter 76-11 Weapons
  3. Part 76-11-2 General Weapons Violations

(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.

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